Porto gamble on inexperienced Fonseca as coach


Porto's goalkeeper Helton Arruda (L) and captain Lucho Gonzalez hold the trophy as they celebrate winning the Portuguese Premier League title with their team mates after their soccer match with Pacos Ferreira at the Mata Real stadium in Pacos de Ferreira May 19, 2013. REUTERS/Jose Manuel Ribeiro

LISBON (Reuters) - Inexperienced Pacos de Ferreira coach Paulo Fonseca has signed a two-year contract to take charge of Portuguese champions Porto, the club said on Monday.

Fonseca, 40, moves to one of Portugal's top clubs after leading unfashionable Pacos to third in the championship last season, their best ever finish which earned them a Champions League qualifying playoff spot.

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