Jose Peseiro appointed as Porto's new manager

Jose Peseiro is crossing the Mediterranean Sea.

On Monday, hours after Egyptian club Al Ahly and Peseiro parted company, the Portuguese coach was appointed as FC Porto's new manager, putting pen to paper on a one-and-a-half-year contract that includes an option for an extra year.

(Courtesy: FC Porto)

Peseiro, 55, was appointed as Al Ahly's manager in October, and the Egyptian club said, as translated by BBC Sport, his exit was because he was "unable to withstand the pressure and criticism."

Julen Lopetegui was sacked as Porto's manager 11 days ago, and the club will present Peseiro on Thursday at the Estadio do Dragao.