Fernando Santos, Portugal Agree on New Contract: Details, Comments and Reaction

Portugal's Euro 2016-winning coach, Fernando Santos, has committed his future to the country, signing a new deal to remain for four more years.

The Press Association (via ESPN FC) confirmed the contract news on Tuesday.    

The manager took his Cristiano Ronaldo-led unit to glory in France after it appeared the Portuguese might struggle to compete with Europe's stronger nations.

The 61-year-old masterminded victories over Croatia, Poland and Wales in the knockout games before shocking the hosts in the final.

The Portuguese Football Federation announced Santos will remain with them through the 2018 World Cup and Euro 2020 campaigns (h/t the Press Association).

The Lisbon-born manager replaced Paulo Bento in 2014 after four years as coach of Greece and numerous club management roles, including stints at Porto, Sporting Lisbon and Benfica.

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Santos spent an extended period with PAOK FC in the Greek league from 2007-2010 before taking the reins of the country's national side.

Santos is one of the less fashionable coaches in world football, but his stock has rocketed over the past month.

He made Portugal a tight defensive unit throughout the European Championships campaign and utilised his attacking pair of Ronaldo and Nani to its maximum.  

Portugal didn't appear to have the depth to win a major title, but Santos' tactics have been perfect to breed success on the international stage.