He leaves Portuguese second-tier club Maritimo to take on the role in south Wales.
Swansea City have confirmed the appointment of Vitor Matos as the club's new head coach.
The 37-year-old will take charge of their Championship match against Derby County tomorrow night.
He leaves Portuguese second-tier club Maritimo to take on the role in south Wales.
The former Liverpool elite development coach succeeds Alan Sheehan, who was sacked last week.

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