By Chisanga Malata
PORTO have ruthlessly sacked Martin Anselmi after just SIX months.
The Argentine was installed as Vitor Bruno’s successor at the Estadio Dragao in January.
But he oversaw a torrid run of form for the Portuguese giants, winning just ten of his 21 matches in charge.
Porto’s poor domestic form continued in the Club World Cup, where they picked up a measly two points from three group matches.
And Anselmi, who guided Porto to a third-placed Primeira Liga finish last season, has paid the price for the team’s woeful run.
A snippet of a club statement read: “FC Porto – Futebol, SAD informs that it has begun negotiations with coach Mart铆n Anselmi to terminate the sports employment contract that has been in force since January 2025.”
Anselmi, 39, revealed that he was hoping to make additions to his squad just days before his axing.
He said late last month: “This season didn’t go well.
“We didn’t achieve any of FC Porto’s goals.
“We have to take advantage of the market to put together a good squad and correct some mistakes so we can attack next season.鈥
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Porto reportedly already have a replacement for Anselmi, who failed to stop the club’s bitter rivals Sporting Lisbon from winning their 21st domestic title, lined up.
It’s claimed the club have earmarked Francesco Farioli as their new manager.
Farioli guided Ajax to a second-placed Eredivisie finish last season, with his troops being pipped to the title by fierce rivals PSV Eindhoven by a mere point.