Sunderland appoints José Fonte as new backroom staff member
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Sunderland AFC has appointed former Portugal international José Fonte as a Technical Assistant Coach. The 42-year-old, who won Euro 2016, transitions from a 24-year playing career, which included stints at Southampton, West Ham, and Lille. With over 900 appearances to his name, Fonte brings significant experience to support head coach Régis Le Bris. Director of Football Florent Ghisolfi expressed confidence in Fonte’s ability to enhance the team's performance as they aim for success in the Premier League and on the European stage.
- •José Fonte joins Sunderland's backroom staff as Technical Assistant Coach.
- •He retired from professional football earlier this summer after 24 years.
- •Fonte helped Lille win Ligue 1 during his tenure in France.
- •Sunderland aims to improve their defense and overall performance this season.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Welcome, José Fonte – Sunderland’s Own “Special One”?
"The 42-year-old Euro 2016 champion calls time on an illustrious 24-year playing career to inject elite defensive wisdom into Le Bris’ backroom staff
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