Rio de Janeiro Aug 28 (IANS) Vasco da Gama have named Alberto Valentim as their new manager replacing former Bayern Munich and Brazil international full-back Jorginho.

Valentim signed a 16-month contract effective immediately Vasco president Alexandre Campello told reporters on Monday reports Xinhua news agency.

"We weighed up who was available and opted for a younger manager with a modern approach because it matches what we are doing here at Vasco " Campello said.

Valentim a former Brazil U-20 and U-23 right-back managed Brazilian top-flight clubs Atletico Paranaense Palmeiras and Botafogo in the past five years.

His most recent job with Egypt s Pyramids ended earlier this month after a row with the club s owner.

The 43-year-old s first match in charge will be an away clash with Atletico Paranaense on Wednesday in the Brazilian Serie A championship.

Jorginho was sacked on August 14 -- just two months after his appointment -- and replaced on an interim basis by Valdir Bigode. The four-time Serie A champions are currently 13th in the 20-team league standings with 24 points from 19 games.

--IANS ajb/ksk