The former Portuguese International has left his post at Estadio do AXA in favour of a coaching role in Indian Premier League which will start on the 25th of February.
A country which is definitely more famous for its cricket has managed to become the latest hotbed of football in Asia.
The All India Football Federation has long eyed a league similar to cricketing sensation, the IPL and their efforts have only recently translated into reality, as alongside the Celebrity Management Group, they have setup a new league to promote the game
in the country.
Luminaries such as http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roberto-c31294 Pires and Hernan Crespo have already signed up and high profile coaches are also set to follow suit.
Peter Reid and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/SC-Braga-c40460’s sporting director to experience Indian football first-hand.
Speaking to reporters, the 42-year-old said that it was a new adventure and he wanted to use all the experience he had acquired in the game to help Indian football realize its potential and create a structure that would promote the sport in the country as
well.
"It's a huge challenge and I want to help develop all the basic structures of Indian football. It is a prestigious invitation and is an ideal opportunity to apply in real life all the knowledge I have acquired during my career."
He also reflected on his time with the Archbishops and said that he enjoyed it immensely and he would surely return if an opportunity came up in the future.
"I spent two fantastic years in Braga and I have participated in construction of club’s prestigious history. Who knows, maybe I will return to the club in the future if something turns up,” Fernando Couto was quoted as saying.
Having plyed his trade at the some of the biggest clubs in the world, Fernando Couto is well versed in his art and has shown that he has the ability to spot talent when he sees one.
Primarily responsible for luring goalkeeper http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roma-c31603, the deal turned out to be a masterstroke as it was not only for free, but the player quickly became one of the best at the club.
Also during his stint as the technical director, SC Braga made it to the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League and as their recent results suggest, they have also become a true force in Portuguese football.
However in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/India-c750, the former centre-back faces different challenge, which is to raise the standard of the game and ensure that his side win the first Indian Premier League, which kicks off next month.
Tags: