RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- Vasco da Gama have named Alberto Valentim as their new manager, replacing former Bayern Munich and Brazil international full-back Jorginho.
Valentim signed a 16-month contract effective immediately, Vasco president Alexandre Campello told reporters on Monday.
"We weighed up who was available and opted for a younger manager with a modern approach because it matches what we are doing here at Vasco," Campello said.
Valentim, a former Brazil U-20 and U-23 right-back, managed Brazilian top-flight clubs Atletico Paranaense, Palmeiras and Botafogo in the past five years.
His most recent job with Egypt's Pyramids ended earlier this month after a row with the club's owner.
The 43-year-old's first match in charge will be an away clash with Atletico Paranaense on Wednesday in the Brazilian Serie A championship.
Jorginho was sacked on Aug. 14 - just two months after his appointment - and replaced on an interim basis by Valdir Bigode. The four-time Serie A champions are currently 13th in the 20-team league standings with 24 points from 19 games. Enditem
