Tehran Times - Paulo Sergio Bento Brito, known as Paulo Sergio, has reached an agreement to take charge of Foolad football team.
Under guidance of Naeim Sadavi, the Iranian team finished in 10th place in Iran Professional League, 29 points adrift of champion Persepolis.
Sergio amassed Primeira Liga totals of 86 games and 18 goals over the course of seven seasons, but played mainly in the lower divisions of Portugal.
He began his career as manager in 2003 and took charge of several teams, including Portuguese teams Vitoria Guimaraes, Sporting, Pacos Ferreira, Academica, Hearts in Scotland and APOEL in Cyprus.
According to Iranian media, Paulo Sergio is close friend of Iran current coach Carlos Queiroz.
