Olympiacos FC announces deal signed with Portuguese head coach Pedro Martins.
Mr Martins will take on head coaching duties after this season is over; his full staff will be announced then.
Pedro Martins bio
Pedro Martins (Pedro Rui da Mota Vieira Martins) was born on July 17, 1970. As a player, he had a great career in Portugal since he featued in several clubs with his debut in 1988 under Feirense colors; he then played for Vitória Guimarães, Sporting CP, Boavista, Santa Clara and Alverca.
From 2004 until 2006, he was assistant coach in Vitória Setúbal, FC Porto and Belenenses; in summer 2006, he joined União Lamas in his first head coach assignment. Next summer, he agreed with Lusitânia for a 2-year spell, whereas in July 2009 he signed with Espinho.
In 2010, he took on as Marítimo’s head coach, where he spent 4 years and in 2014 he moved to Rio Ave, a club he managed for another 2 year period. In summer 2016 up until February 2018, he signed with Vitória Guimarães; In his first season at the bench, they finished 4th place and made it to the Portuguese Cup final.
So, now, at the age of 47, he takes on the helm of the biggest Greek club, Olympiacos!
