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Nacional da Madeira officially appoints Alexandre Santos as new coach

Maisfutebol7 September 2026 at 13:35

Clube Desportivo Nacional da Madeira officially announced Alexandre Santos as the new head coach of the main team. The announcement was made by the Madeiran club, which confirmed the hiring of the coach to lead the team in the upcoming season.

Alexandre Santos is 49 years old and had been away from Portuguese football for some time. With this appointment, the coach returns to the national football scene after a career that includes stints at various clubs.

The new coach thus takes over the technical command of the Nacional da Madeira team, which seeks to recover good results in the Portuguese League after complicated seasons. The club's officials hope that Alexandre Santos's experience will contribute to the team's growth.

The details about the contract, defined objectives, and the coaching staff structure have not yet been fully disclosed by the Madeiran club, but the signing represents an important investment for the upcoming season.

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