Flamengo target Jardim draws attention with remark at Cruzeiro | OneFootball

Leonardo Jardim was at Cruzeiro until December of last year

The Flamengo is in advanced negotiations to finalize the hiring of the Portuguese Leonardo Jardim, who is currently without a club. However, a statement from the foreigner in 2025 drew attention when he stated that he would only coach Cruzeiro in Brazilian football.

“Let me be clear, what is news is that in Brazil I will only coach Cruzeiro. That is the real news. I will not coach another club in Brazil,” said Leonardo Jardim at the time, in a press conference.

— I go to Greece and I am Olympiacos (GRE), I go to Qatar and I am Al Rayyan (CAT), I go to France and I am Monaco (FRA). In Brazil, I am Cruzeiro, and I will not coach any other club in Brazil that is not Cruzeiro —, concluded the Portuguese coach.

HOW WAS LEONARDO JARDIM'S TIME AT CRUZEIRO?

Leonardo Jardim took charge of Cruzeiro at the beginning of last season and led the team in 55 matches for the club. During this period, the Portuguese achieved 25 victories, 18 draws, and 12 losses. Thus, the coach ended his tenure with a 56% success rate.

WHAT IS THE STATUS OF THE NEGOTIATION?

Thus, Flamengo is in advanced negotiations with Leonardo Jardim to conclude the hiring of the Portuguese coach. In fact, Mengo has already had meetings with the coach to align details. As a result, it is expected that the outcome will be positive soon.

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