The 55-year-old Portuguese national was officially presented to the media in Athens Friday, a day after signing a two-year deal to succeed Rehhagel. "The national team have had a great run over the last eight years and our goal is to continue this excellent work," the former PAOK Salonika coach told reporters. "One era has come full circle and another one is now starting for the team." In 2001, the 71-year-old Rehhagel took charge of a team in disarray but quickly guided the side through its most successful ever period, culminating in a stunning Euro 2004 victory which earned him the title 'King Otto' among the Greek public.
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