The Brazil legend will take over at the Australian club if they are granted a place in the top-flight when it expands in the 2018-19 season
South Melbourne have taken the bold step of appointing Roberto Carlos as their ‘A-League coach’, as they plan for life in the top-flight.
The club hope to be included in Football Federation Australia’s next A-League expansion, though they are also prepared to play in a second-tier competition first.
And, such is their commitment to moving forward, they have appointed the Brazil legend.
“My idea would be to come here and keep winning and continue that mentality and keep winning things," Carlos said at Lakeside Stadium on Monday.