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Estoril has confirmed Ian Cathro's departure to French club Saint-Étienne, a story A BOLA exclusively reported earlier this Monday morning. The Scottish coach, a former assistant to Nuno Espírito Santo, is headed to Saint-Étienne, with the Amoreira-based club set to receive €500,000, which is the current value of his release clause (at other times of the year, it was €1 million).
The move comes after two seasons with the Canaries, during which Ian Cathro guided the team to consecutive top-10 finishes in the league, securing eighth and tenth places. «Under the Scottish coach's leadership, Estoril stood out for its attacking identity, scoring 105 goals across all competitions, including league and Portuguese Cup matches. In the league, the team accumulated a total of 85 points over the two seasons,» the Canaries highlighted in a statement.
The coach and his technical staff's efforts were recognized by the league, earning him the Manager of the Month award twice, in January 2024/25 and January 2025/26.
Among his achievements, a historic club milestone stands out: the best run of consecutive results since the 1948/49 season. Under Ian Cathro, Estoril achieved, 76 years later, an eight-game unbeaten streak, which included five consecutive victories between December and February of last year.
Upon his farewell, Estoril extended their best wishes for «personal and sporting success» to Ian Cathro in his future endeavors.
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