Why three is no crowd for Swansea boss Matos
Vitor Matos insists Swansea City can operate with three senior strikers in their squad in 2026-27 after the signing of Ross Stewart.
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"There's a lot of games to come, a lot of competitions to participate in, and I think having a squad with depth in all positions is quite important for us."
— Vitor Matos , Executive
"We signed Ross because we believe it was an opportunity for us to catch a player with that right type of profile."
— Vitor Matos , Executive
"I think when you sign Ross you need to understand his history, his journey as a player."
— Vitor Matos , Executive
Key People
Adam Idah is a Republic of Ireland footballer playing for Swansea City.
Ross Stewart is a Scottish footballer who recently signed with Swansea City after his tenure with Southampton.
Vitor Matos is the head coach of Swansea City.
Zan Vipotnik is a Slovenia international footballer and top scorer from last season.
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Vitor Matos insists Swansea City can operate with three senior strikers in their squad in 2026-27 after the signing of Ross Stewart.
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