Roberto Martinez

Martinez replaces Fernando Santos, who left his job after Portugal suffered a shock defeat to Morocco in the World Cup.

“I want to contact all 26 players who were at the last World Cup … but I also understand there is a very large team [at the FFF] … “I understand there are great expectations …

The 49-year-old Spaniard takes over from Fernando Santos and the most pressing issue in his in-tray will be to clarify the situation of skipper Cristiano ...

Former Belgium and Everton manager Roberto Martinez is named Portugal head coach following Fernando Santos' departure.

"I am very excited to be here. Martinez said: "My point of departure will be the squad of 26 players who played in the World Cup, and Cristiano Ronaldo is one of them." Appointed Belgium coach in 2016, he led them to the top of the Fifa rankings in 2018 after they came third at the World Cup in Russia. "I am very happy to represent one of the national teams with the best talent in the world," said Martinez. [resigned](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63992921) after Portugal's quarter-final defeat by Morocco at the World Cup last month. [stood down](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63827136) as Belgium coach after six years in charge following their group-stage exit in Qatar.

Roberto Martínez has said he intends to hold talks with Cristiano Ronaldo after being appointed as Portugal's manager.

Ronaldo was left out of the starting XI by Santos for the final two World Cup matches. but I also understand there is a very large team [at the federation] … The 49-year-old is replacing Fernando Santos, who left after Portugal suffered a shock

Ronaldo was dropped by Fernando Santos for Portugal's knockout clashes in Qatar, but the ex-Belgium coach insisted that he was a player he was keen to ...

It's a process that we have to face naturally, with responsibility, and we're going to make important decisions for the team.' Martinez inherits a side in flux. I hope to contact all the players. 'I don't make decisions in the office. but insists the 37-year-old will be given 'opportunity and respect' [Roberto Martinez was announced as the new manager of Portugal on Monday](/sport/football/article-11614701/Portugal-appoint-Roberto-Martinez-new-coach-sacking-Fernando-Santos.html)

Roberto Martinez was named as the new coach of Portugal on Monday, having stepped down as Belgium coach after their elimination from the World Cup in Qatar ...

Santos quit as coach five days after Portugal exited the World Cup at the quarter-final stage. Roberto Martinez was named as the new coach of Portugal on Monday, having stepped down as Belgium coach after their elimination from the World Cup in Qatar in the group stage. Martinez, who cut his managerial teeth at Swansea City, Wigan Athletic and Everton, took over as Belgium coach in 2016, leading the side to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals.

Roberto Martinez is the new coach of the Portuguese national team and many are interested to know what role Cristiano Ronaldo will play under him.

"He will be important for the coaching staff and will give us an acceleration for Portuguese football. I would like to bring in a Portuguese assistant, a former national team player. And tomorrow we will start talking and getting to know each other, and Cristiano is one of them. I don't believe in systems. "I'm not a coach who makes decisions in an office. "I have a clear idea of the structure and the roles of the coaching staff.