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Arouca announces departure of Vasco Seabra to Rio Ave

Vasco Seabra leaves Arouca to become the new manager of Rio Ave until 2029.

4 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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FC Arouca officially announced the departure of Vasco Seabra, who decided to terminate his contract with the club to take over as head coach of Rio Ave. The 43-year-old coach had already been linked to the new position at Rio Ave, with this information previously reported by zerozero.pt.

Rio Ave confirmed the hiring of Vasco Seabra, who joins the club after Arouca announced his departure. According to sources, the club paid the value of the coach's release clause, allowing his move to the new team.

Vasco Seabra signed a contract with Rio Ave until 2029, thus reinforcing the club's intention to invest in its technical direction for the long term. This change represents a significant step in the coach's career, who has held various roles in Portuguese football.

Seabra's departure from Arouca is notable as it marks the third coaching transition in the Primeira Liga during the 2026/27 season. With this move, Arouca has already announced his successor.

Vasco Seabra's move highlights the evolving dynamics in the Primeira Liga, where clubs are seeking to strengthen their technical teams while continuously monitoring their performances. Reactions to these changes are still being awaited.

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