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**Cercle Brugge has parted ways with head coach Lars Friis. The 50-year-old Dane will be replaced by Pedro Caixinha (55). The Portuguese coach has signed a contract with Green-Black until June 2027, with an option for an additional season.**

After ten league matches, a thorough evaluation of the sporting situation was carried out. With just 6 points out of a possible 30, the results have fallen short of expectations.

Cercle would like to thank Lars for his commitment over the past months and wishes him all the best for the future.

## Cercle welcomes Pedro Caixinha

With the appointment of Pedro Caixinha, Cercle brings in a coach with extensive international experience.

The 55-year-old Portuguese coach won the league title, domestic cup and super cup with Mexican side Santos Laguna, while also reaching the CONCACAF Champions League final. At Cruz Azul, he added another cup victory in 2018 and the Supercopa MX in 2019.

Caixinha also made his mark in South America. With Argentine side Talleres, he reached the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores, the South American equivalent of the UEFA Champions League.

He also guided Brazilian side Red Bull Bragantino to the Copa Libertadores qualifying rounds, gaining further experience in developing young players.

In addition, Caixinha has managed clubs including Rangers, Al-Gharafa, Al Shabab and Santos FC. His most recent position was at Mexican club FC Juárez.

**Technical Director Luciano Murchio:** *“Following a disappointing start to the season, with results falling below our expectations, we have decided to make a change in head coach. We would like to sincerely thank Lars for his commitment and professionalism over the past months.*

*In Pedro, we welcome an experienced head coach who has demonstrated his qualities and achieved success at the highest level across different leagues and circumstances. We are convinced that he can help us achieve our objectives while respecting our playing principles and identity.*

*We expect Pedro to have a positive impact on the team in the short term and help us turn around the current sporting situation. At the same time, we believe he can contribute to the stability and further development of Cercle in the longer term.”*

Pedro Caixinha will be joined by two assistant coaches, Pedro Malta (46) and Guilherme Gomes (46). Our new head coach will lead his first team training session on Tuesday. His official presentation will take place later this week.

### Welcome to Cercle Brugge, Pedro!

Pedro Caixinha replaces Lars Friis as Cercle Brugge head coach

Pedro Caixinha vervangt Lars Friis als hoofdcoach van Cercle Brugge 