Oporto Sports Management have announced that Gillingham manager Steve Evans has signed an agreement with themselves.

The ‘working partnership’ will see the company act as Evans’ official agents and publicists.

Evans is in the third and final year of his current Gillingham contract.

Oporto Sports include fellow League 1 manager Michael Appleton and former England boss Sven-Göran Eriksson among their clients.

Director Dean Eldredge said: “Steve is a strong, tenacious character, who speaks his mind, building competitive sides with a winning mentality across the Football League.

“From meeting him, it’s clear he retains a strong desire to achieve success for Gillingham Football Club against the odds in League 1 and we look forward to supporting him on that journey.

“Since leaving his previous representatives in June, Steve has taken the time to speak with a number of agencies and we are pleased, after several meetings, that he has chosen to work with Oporto.”

Evans commented: “I’m delighted to be working with Oporto and Dean. I’ve followed their progress and feel confident that our partnership will be mutually beneficial.

“I took the opportunity to speak to two fellow managers who cemented my decision.”

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