Paphos FC appoints Ricardo Sa Pinto as new head coach following Albert Celades' departure
Paphos FC officially announced the appointment of Portuguese coach Ricardo Sa Pinto as the team's new manager on April 28, 2026. He succeeds Albert Celades, whose contract was terminated due to the team's inconsistent performance and failure to secure a victory in the play-offs. Celades' departure also included staff members Raul Valbuena and Juanjo Del Ojo. Sa Pinto will be supported by a new technical team, including assistant coach Nuno Miguel Barbosa Morais, fitness coach Leandro De Sousa Mendes, and analyst Samuel Andre De Sousa Pedroso. The new management is tasked with guiding the club through the final stage of the season, specifically targeting the Cyprus Cup final. Sa Pinto returns to Cyprus two years after previously coaching APOEL, where he won the national championship. The decision to change coaches was finalized by the club's administration, led by the Lomakin family, following an underwhelming draw against APOEL.