Vitor Matos labelled as leading contender for Championship club manager role

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Vitor Matos, former assistant to Jürgen Klopp at Liverpool, is the leading contender to become the next manager of Swansea City in the Championship. He is reported to be in advanced talks to take over the vacant managerial role following the departure of Alan Sheehan. Matos, 37, has impressed during his first senior managerial position at Maritimo in Portugal’s second division, where he has led the team to third place with an attacking style of play and tactical clarity.

Previously, Matos served as an elite development coach at Liverpool from 2019 to 2024, working closely with Klopp on youth development and first-team training. After leaving Liverpool alongside Klopp’s backroom staff, Matos briefly assisted Pep Lijnders at Red Bull Salzburg before taking the managerial role at Maritimo in June 2025.

Swansea initially targeted Kim Hellberg from Hammarby but lost him to Middlesbrough, paving the way for Matos to emerge as the preferred choice. The Swans are keen to finalize his appointment swiftly, ideally before their upcoming match against Bristol City. Matos’s reputation for progressive football and his engaging communication style in press conferences have contributed to his appeal.

His move back to English football would mark a significant step in his managerial career as he transitions from assistant roles to head coach responsibilities. The club and its fans anticipate that Matos’s fresh approach could help stabilize Swansea’s campaign in the Championship.