Former Argentina boss Jorge Sampaoli has agreed to become head coach of Campeonato Brasileiro giants Santos.
No other details have been confirmed at this stage, aside from the fact Sampaoli has accepted a proposal to lead Santos in the 2019 season.
A contract is set to be signed this weekend, when the final terms of the 58-year-old s first post since leading Argentina at the 2018 World Cup will be finalised.
Sampaoli masterminded Chile s 2015 Copa America triumph, leading to links with Premier League club Chelsea.
He took charge at Sevilla and an impressive 2015-16 in LaLiga led to his appointment to lead his country.
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