The first person I will talk to: Zerozero.pt

In the middle of the FC Porto election campaign, Andre Villas-Boas spoke about the structure he wants for football. In an interview with RTPthe former Dragons coach discussed the possibility of Sergio Conceicao's continuity and confirmed the selection of Andoni Zubizarreta for the position of sporting director.

“I'll start by respecting the coach's word. Sergio Conceicao has always stood apart from this electoral process. I understand that it is not easy for him to manage everything that surrounds the team in this business. He lived a similar experience in 2020 and has this experience, even though the opposition candidate currently has another power. You'll be the first person I approach. “It makes sense to have this conversation and understand why renewal doesn’t happen sooner.”

“I had a very sympathetic personal and professional relationship with Zubizarreta. My future at Porto depends on an organized sporting approach, and this will be the heart of financial sustainability. training, performance And the Scouts There will be roles to play. He revealed that it is very possible that this will happen and it will be announced soon, next Thursday.

Villas-Boas coincided with Zubizarreta during his time in Marseille. Regarding the fans, Villas-Boas recognized their importance, but pointed out the inequality among FC Porto members.

“Organized groups of fans represent a type of affiliate/sympathiser who likes to experience games in a different way, singing for their team. Way to be respectful. There can be no inequality of rights between partners. Equal access to tickets. This does not exist and has frustrated some fans.”