Santos handed Poland job based on success with Portugal, says FA

NEW MAN IN CHARGE: President of the Polish Football Association, Cezary Kulesza, right, introduces Fernando Santos, left, as the new coach of the Polish national soccer team. Pic: AP Photo/Michal Dyjuk

Poland appointed Fernando Santos as their new coach based on his experience managing a national team and his track record of success, Polish FA president Cezary Kulesza said on Tuesday.

Santos, who led Portugal to success at Euro 2016 and the 2018-19 Nations League with Cristiano Ronaldo as captain, was unofficially announced on Monday when Kulesza shared a picture of himself with the 68-year-old on Twitter.