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Vitor Matos Awaits FA Clearance for Coaching Staff

12/5/2025

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Vitor Matos, Swansea City head coach, is uncertain about his backroom team's status due to Brexit and awaits clearance from the FA and Home Office.
He hopes to bring his former assistant Diogo Medeiros and other staff to Swansea.
The situation is beyond the club's control and depends on legal processes.
During the upcoming match against Oxford United, Joe Allen and Leon Britton will assist Matos.

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Story summary

Vitor Matos, Swansea City head coach, is uncertain about his backroom team's status due to Brexit and awaits clearance from the FA and Home Office.
He hopes to bring his former assistant Diogo Medeiros and other staff to Swansea.
The situation is beyond the club's control and depends on legal processes.
During the upcoming match against Oxford United, Joe Allen and Leon Britton will assist Matos.