Pafos FC confirms coaching staff and transfer plans
Pafos FC has officially confirmed the retention of head coach Ricardo Sa Pinto for the upcoming season, alongside his technical staff including assistant Nuno Morais, fitness coach Leandro Mendes, and analyst Samuel Pedroso. Ricardo Janota has joined the club as the new goalkeeping coach, replacing Silvie Cavlina. The team is currently finalizing a deal to keep midfielder Alessandre Brito, who was on loan from Sporting Lisbon, despite interest from the Polish club Piast. Regarding the goalkeeper position, the club has signed Charalambos Kyriakidis to support Jay Gorter, and is reportedly considering Udinese's Razvan Sava as a third option. Defender Nicolas Ioannou, who remains under contract until 2028, has been highlighted as a key consistent performer for the team. The management is now focused on squad planning to improve performance in domestic competitions and European qualifiers.