Coach Jorge Pinto left the command of Amarante after eight matches in the II League, with the club occupying the 16th position in the table. The club announced the termination of the contract, highlighting the professionalism of the coach.
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12/10/2026
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Lusa
O Amarante, da II Portuguese football league, announced today the departure of coach Jorge Pinto, reporting that he reached agreement to terminate the contract after eight matches played under the command of the coach.
“Mister Jorge Pinto guided his action by professionalism, dedication and commitment to Amarante FC, qualities that deserve our recognition and thanks”, wrote the club, in a note published on its social networks.
The exit of the technician appears after the home disengagement, by 2-0, against the Portimonese, which dictated the fourth defeat of Amarante in the seven days carried out so far in the II League.
Chosen to lead Amarante on his return to the second echelon, Jorge Pinto added two wins (one in the II Liga and another in the Cup of Portugal), two draws and four losses during the three months he remained in office.
The Amarantina formation occupies the 16th and antepenultimate position in the II League, and on Saturday visit to Academica, also from the second echelon, for the third elimination of the Cup of Portugal.