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Benfica and Roma announced yesterday, at approximately the same time, the transfer of Tiago Pinto, general manager of the Incarnados, to Italy as of January 1. Until then, that is, until December 31st, he will remain in the role of an eagle on the chest and even, still, he will be involved in the decisions of the next winter market, especially with regard to departures, leaving the first processes to be concluded with the reopening of the transfer window.
In office since 2017, the announcement of the departure of Tiago Pinto, who will assume the position of general manager / sports director of Roma, an emblem in which Paulo Fonseca is the coach, took players and coaches by surprise.
In Luz / Seixal, only a very restricted circle was aware of the decision, announced at the top of the SAD summit about two weeks ago. Yesterday afternoon, before the start of training, Tiago Pinto informed the squad of his decision to move to Italy and the dressing room was surprised, nobody expected such an announcement.
Professional respected and admired by the players, with whom he maintains a close relationship, the sadness at the exit took hold of the working group.
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