SAO PAULO (AP) — Former New York City FC coach Domenec Torrent has been named coach of Copa Libertadores and Brazilian defending champions Flamengo, the Rio de Janeiro-based giants said on Friday. His contract is valid until the end of 2021.
The 58-year-old Catalan will replace Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus, who was signed earlier this month by Benfica. Torrent was one of Pep Guardiola’s assistants at Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester City for almost 10 years.
Little known in Brazil before his signing, Torrent published a video holding a Flamengo shirt and speaking in Portuguese. “I am very happy to be part of this great nation.