Abel Ferreira turned down a Premier League club in September, says 📺 | OneFootball

Coach Abel Ferreira, currently at Palmeiras, turned down an approach from Nottingham Forest in September, according to reporting by ESPN.

The refusal came amid negotiations to renew his contract with the Brazilian club, which is expected to run until December 2027.

Nottingham Forest’s interest arose shortly after the dismissal of fellow Portuguese Nuno Espírito Santo. However, Abel Ferreira promptly rejected the offer, prioritizing his involvement and the current reality in charge of Verdão.

With the green-and-white coach’s refusal, the English club ended up hiring Ange Postecoglou, formerly of Tottenham Hotspur.

According to ESPN, the Australian is already under pressure in the job, given that the team has yet to secure a win, accumulating five losses and two draws.

ESPN’s report also stated this Friday (17) that Abel Ferreira is in no hurry to sign the renewal with Palmeiras.

The Portuguese coach is focused on the team’s commitments, which include the Brazilian Championship and the Copa Libertadores, and prefers not to “steal the spotlight” with off-field matters.

The coach’s new contract, this time, should not include a release clause, which will apply to both parties.

This means that Abel Ferreira will be able to leave the club without any payment, and the same applies to Palmeiras.

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