Manchester United Blog » Queiroz http://www.manutdblog.com Just another WordPress weblog Sun, 29 May 2011 05:59:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Carlos Queiroz takes Portugal job http://www.manutdblog.com/manchesterunited/breaking-news/carlos-queiroz-takes-portugal-job http://www.manutdblog.com/manchesterunited/breaking-news/carlos-queiroz-takes-portugal-job#comments Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:24:16 +0000 Tony http://www.manutdblog.com/?p=197 Sir Alex’s right hand man has stepped down as Manchester United assistant manager, again. This time he has agreed to take charge of the Portuguese national team.

“I am very proud and honored to be able to go back and serve my country,” the Portuguese Football Federation quoted Queiroz.

The 55 year old has agreed to a 4 year deal with the Federação Portuguesa de Futebol after serving a total of 5 years at Old Trafford. Queiroz has a phenomenal eye for recognizing young talent and is often credited with helping bring in the likes Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani and Anderson.

When Queiroz left Manchester United the first time to manage Real Madrid in the 2003-2004 season. Queiroz urged Real to buy Pepe for 2 millions Euros, claiming he would become one of the best center backs. Real refused, claiming center backs do not sell shirts. Ironically just 3 years later Real Madrid bought Pepe, for 30 million Euros.

“Carlos Queiroz is unquestionably one of the top Portuguese coaches and was my first choice to be head coach,” said Portuguese Football Federation president Gilbert Madail.

Good luck Mr. Queiroz, we’re going to miss you. And don’t worry, I’m sure Old Trafford’s door will be open if you ever decide to come back.

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