Jorge Luis Pinto has taken over from former manager, Gary Monk at Swansea this morning and has said, 'It'll be a tough task for me.' The former Costa Rica national team manager, who stepped down to take 'a break from football' has agreed a 2 year deal at the Welsh club and has been told to 'take the club to new heights.'


Pinto has high expectations due to the amazing work he did for the North American based country, Costa Rica, as he took them to the Quarter Finals at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where they fell on penalties to Holland. The 61 year old has said, "I'm delighted to be here and this a time to show more of my skills. I never would of thought I'd be here in the Premier League and I'm going to embrace the moment forever in my life. I want to take the club as far as I can, but it will be a tough task for me and the club to better what we've done over the past years. However, I have been given a big budget, one not seen before at this club so I'm excited and can't wait to bring in some players to improve this squad here."

Pinto joins after former player and now manager, Gary Monk could 'no longer commit to the job' and needed to 'take the right path for the future.' Fans have said to be excited for the future and can't wait for the upcoming season.

Interesting choice of manager there, will be following as it looks like it'll be an interesting one gl

Good luck!

Will Hughes has completed a £8.5M move to Swansea City from Derby County today. Hughes has reportedly signed a 4-year-deal at The Liberty Stadium and has said, "I can't believe I find myself in the Premier League being only 19, it's a dream come true."


Hughes has been linked to Liverpool all summer however have failed to put in a bid for the young man. Hughes was also a key part to the Derby midfield last season too, having assisted most of Derby's goals. Swansea manager, Jorge Pinto said, "I am very happy to complete this deal and I am looking forward as to what Will has to offer to us. I want to bring in some young fresh faces to the club and develop them in what has to be the best league in the world. Basically, it's out with the old and in with the new at the moment." Swansea are close to agreeing a deal to sign 19 year old, Niklas Stark from German side Nuremburg for £6.5M.