Stade Tunisien appoints Portuguese coach Toze Marico to lead team into new season

Stade Tunisien is preparing for the next season by appointing Portuguese coach Toze Marico as their new head coach. Despite not achieving continental competition goals, the club finished last season at the foot of the podium, maintaining its status.

Marico, 39, brings experience from coaching Gil Vicente, Tondela, and Farense in Portugal. His arrival in early June allows him ample time to acclimate to the team, which may undergo significant changes this summer. The club anticipates that player assimilation will depend on Marico's coaching philosophy and the players' ability to adapt.

Future player movements will focus on recruiting individuals who fit Marico's system to foster better team dynamics. The club is also contemplating player departures, including captain Marouen Sahraoui, who is reportedly heading to Club Africain. Other players like Iyadh Riahi, a young right-back attracting interest from European clubs, may also be on the move. Marico will also decide the fate of several foreign players.