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Vitoria Guimarães confirm former Portugal international Tiago as their new manager

Vitoria Guimarães confirm former Portugal international Tiago as their new manager

Vitoria SC have confirmed former Portugal international Tiago as their new manager.

The 39-year old, who worked alongside Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid, will embark on his first ever adventure as a head coach, succeeding Ivo Vieira.

His only other experience as a coach came as assistant manager to Simeone in the 2017-18 campaign.

Tiago, who represented Portugal 66 times, played for Benfica and Atletico Madrid, among others, in a playing career that spanned 18 years.

Guimarães finished 7th in the league table in the 2019-20 season, missing out on Europa League football.

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Portuguese internationals that are set to be free agents this summer

Portuguese internationals that are set to be free agents this summer

Bruno Lage's move to Aston Villa halted amid huge fan support for manager Dean Smith

Bruno Lage's move to Aston Villa halted amid huge fan support for manager Dean Smith