Gil Vicente appoints César Peixoto as new manager

Gil Vicente has officially appointed César Peixoto as the new manager. The 44-year-old manager signed a contract until the end of the 2025/26 season.

Who is César Peixoto?

César Peixoto is a Portuguese manager with experience in clubs like Benfica. He returns to a home he knows well, since he hung up his boots as a player in the Barcelos team.

What changed at Gil Vicente?

Gil Vicente also confirmed the departure of Tiago Lenho from the position of general director of football. Flávio Soares is the new sports director of the team, after 13 years at Arouca.

What is the challenge for César Peixoto?

The manager will now have the mission of ensuring Gil Vicente's maintenance in the League as quickly as possible. The team occupies the 14th position in the League and has 22 points, just two more than Aves SAD, which is in the play-off place.