Sporting CP confirmed that they have sacked the head coach Joao Pereira.
The Lisbon club has appointed Portuguese coach Rúi Jorge, Idman.biz reports.
The 43-year-old manager comes from Vitória, with Sporting paying 4 million euros to secure his services.
Rúi Jorge’s debut with Sporting will take place on December 29, in a match against the Portuguese league leaders, Benfica.
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