FC Basel: Mohamed Salah’s Former Club Has a New Coach

FC Basel Appoint Paulo Sousa as Head Coach Following Murat Yakin’s Departure

Swiss champions FC Basel have moved swiftly to fill the managerial vacancy left by Murat Yakin, appointing former Portuguese international Paulo Sousa as their new head coach.

The announcement came shortly after Yakin’s departure, with former Basel star Mohamed Salah among those to confirm the news. Sousa arrives from Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv, where he enjoyed success both domestically and in Europe. Under his guidance, the club competed in both the UEFA Champions League and Europa League, and secured the Israeli Premier League title.

A decorated former midfielder, Sousa enjoyed a distinguished playing career with the likes of Benfica, Juventus, Borussia Dortmund, and Inter Milan. Now stepping into a new challenge in Switzerland, he will be tasked with continuing Basel’s domestic dominance — the club is aiming for a sixth consecutive Swiss Super League title.

Sousa also faces the challenge of stepping into the shoes of the charismatic Yakin, who earned plaudits for his leadership and achievements with the club, both at home and in European competition.