Diego Ribas reveals inside story of Jorge Jesus’ Flamengo exit | OneFootball

Why Did Jorge Jesus Decide to Leave Flamengo in 2020?

Jorge Jesus left Flamengo at the beginning of the 2020 season, after winning the Campeonato Carioca. Diego Ribas, therefore, revealed behind-the-scenes details about the departure of the Portuguese coach from the Most Beloved.

— Jorge left Flamengo much better than when he arrived. I saw that the fact the fans stopped coming, the pandemic came, the stadium was empty. He was living far from his family... it brought this sadness... we cried on the phone and of course, we hugged him, but it was difficult — he said in an interview with RomárioTV.

How Was Jorge Jesus’s Time at Flamengo?

Jorge Jesus spent about a year at Flamengo and won the titles of the Brasileirão, the Libertadores, the Recopa, the Supercopa, and the Carioca. At the end of his tenure, the Mister left the Rubro-Negro with more trophies than defeats.

The Portuguese coach, however, had to leave Flamengo in the 2020 season. This was because, with the COVID-19 pandemic, Jorge Jesus decided to return to Portugal to be closer to his family. Thus, the coach signed a contract with Benfica (POR). Currently, he is managing Al Nassr (SAU), where Cristiano Ronaldo plays.

What Is Flamengo’s Current Situation?

With Filipe Luís, Flamengo is aiming for the titles of the Campeonato Brasileiro and the Libertadores. Currently, the Rubro-Negro is in second place in the Brasileirão and in the final of the continental competition. In both cases, the Most Beloved is competing for the trophy with Palmeiras.

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