Roma have officially appointed former Shakhtar Donetsk boss Paulo Fonseca as their new Coach.

The 46-year-old had been in Ukraine since 2016 and was due to remain until June 2020, but he negotiated an early exit after Roma came calling.

There was a gentleman’s agreement with Shakhtar to release Fonseca after he won three consecutive League and Cup trophies, plus the 2017-18 Ukrainian Super Cup.

His previous clubs include Pacos Ferreira, Porto and Braga, where he won the Portuguese Super Cup and Portuguese Cup.

Roma have officially appointed former Shakhtar Donetsk boss Paulo Fonseca as their new Coach.

The 46-year-old had been in Ukraine since 2016 and was due to remain until June 2020, but he negotiated an early exit after Roma came calling.

There was a gentleman’s agreement with Shakhtar to release Fonseca after he won three consecutive League and Cup trophies, plus the 2017-18 Ukrainian Super Cup.

His previous clubs include Pacos Ferreira, Porto and Braga, where he won the Portuguese Super Cup and Portuguese Cup.

Fonseca has impressed with his all-out-attack style of play and has a fondness for the high press.

He has signed a two-year contract with the Giallorossi with the option for a third, worth a reported €2m per season.

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