Ex-Sporting star wanted by Varandas: They’ve already called me | OneFootball

Palmeiras achieved a historic victory, 4-0, against LDU Quito. At the end of the match, Abel did not want to talk about the renewal, only stating that he was contacted by several clubs - with Sporting being one of the interested parties, back in 2024.

“I don't need to sign a contract, Leila knows what I want. I was hurt by what I heard from some of the fans, I wasn't expecting it," admitted the Palmeiras coach, who had several fans asking him to leave the club.

"That's why I tell Leila: it's not worth signing, because I won't continue if there are no conditions to sign. I've had clubs calling me from all sides,” admitted Abel Ferreira, after once again reaching the Libertadores final with the team.

Criticism of Abel Ferreira arose mainly after Palmeiras was eliminated from the Brazilian Cup by Corinthians. At the end of the match, when asked what he wanted to do, the former Sporting coach was direct: "I wanted to hug my daughter, who is in Portugal."

It is worth remembering that Abel Ferreira was approached by Sporting when João Pereira left, to take over the main team of the lions. However, the coach did not want to return and Frederico Varandas opted for Rui Borges, who was coaching Vitória de Guimarães.

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