The reality of coaching far from Portugal is no longer seen as a punishment for Portuguese coaches. Three recent cases illustrate this change: Filipe Coelho at Craiova (Romania), Manuel Tulipa at Ararat Armenia, and Vitor Campelos at NK Celje (Slovenia).
The article highlights that the European league phase has significantly changed the value of exporting Portuguese coaches. What was once considered a sporting exile has now become an opportunity for prestige.
The three mentioned coaches currently work at clubs that participate in European leagues, which gives greater visibility and relevance to their international careers. This trend reflects a change in mindset in Portuguese football.
The transformation in the perception of Portuguese coaches' work abroad is related to the valorization of European competitions, which offer international exposure and professional recognition to professionals who choose these ventures outside Portugal.
