New coach Bento targets long-term goals for South Korea

The new head coach for South Korea's national soccer team Paulo Bento speaks during a news conference in Goyang, South Korea, August 23, 2018. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

GOYANG, South Korea (Reuters) - New South Korea coach Paulo Bento has stressed that it will take time for the team to implement his specific plans but hopes to eventually see them contend for tournament honours as the domestic game develops under his stewardship.

The Korea Football Association (KFA) named Bento as coach last week, the former Portugal midfielder signing a four-year contract to take the side through next year's Asian Cup and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.