Leonardo Jardim on Flamengo reunion with Cruzeiro: speaks candidly | OneFootball

Leonardo Jardim was announced as Flamengo's new coach this Wednesday (04)

Leonardo Jardim led Cruzeiro from February to December 2025 and was announced as the new coach of Flamengo this Wednesday (04). Next week, the coach will face his former club in the Brasileirão and assures that he will fight to win.

— Our priority now is the final and then we will think about Cruzeiro. The affection hasn't changed, just talk to the president, who is a fan and owner of the club, about my relationship. I have always put everything on the table. The affection is the same, the friendship is the same, many people sent me messages congratulating me on my return to Brazil. Of course I want to win 200% -, he said.

Before facing Cruzeiro, however, Flamengo will play the final of the Campeonato Carioca against Fluminense. The match will take place next Sunday (08), at Maracanã, at 6pm (Brasília time), and will decide the state championship title.

AND WHAT ABOUT CRUZEIRO?

On Wednesday (11), Flamengo will host Cruzeiro at Maracanã. The match, valid for the fifth round of the Brasileirão, will kick off at 9:30pm (Brasília time), with full coverage by Coluna do Fla.

WHAT ARE LEONARDO JARDIM'S NUMBERS AT CRUZEIRO?

Leonardo Jardim ended his spell at Cruzeiro with 26 wins, 18 draws, and 11 losses. During this period, the Minas Gerais team scored 76 goals and conceded 44 under the Portuguese coach's command.

In addition, the team finished the Brazilian Championship in third place, securing a direct spot in the Libertadores. Finally, Cruzeiro also reached the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil, but ended up being eliminated by Corinthians.

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