A fresh face is now at the helm of Penafiel. The club announced this Friday that Pedro Russiano will take over as their new head coach. It’s a significant step for the 40-year-old manager, who makes the move from Lusitano de Évora. He will now lead the Duriense club, succeeding Hélder Cristóvão in the role.
His former club, Lusitano de Évora, had already said their goodbyes to Russiano on Thursday. They highlighted that the transfer brought in a “very advantageous value” for them. This is certainly a helpful boost for Lusitano, a team that just earned promotion to Liga 3. It shows a smart piece of business all around.
Russiano, who hails from Montijo, brings a solid background to his new challenge. He previously held the top coaching spot at Amora, Juventude de Évora, and Lusitano de Évora. This new position marks his long-awaited debut as a coach in the 2nd Liga. It’s a big moment for him, stepping onto a larger stage.