Leonardo Jardim reveals Jorge Jesus tipped him to Flamengo | OneFootball

Leonardo Jardim said he was recommended to Flamengo by Jorge Jesus in 2020

Jorge Jesus is in Rio de Janeiro enjoying his vacation after the end of the season in Saudi Arabia. With that, coach Leonardo Jardim revealed that he will meet soon with his Portuguese compatriot. In addition, he said that Mister recommended him to be Flamengo's coach in 2020.

— Not yet (have I spoken with Jesus). I’ll take the opportunity to see whether we can have dinner or lunch tomorrow. I’ve always been working. When you work, time is short. Today was a day of concentration, yesterday we had training in the afternoon. There has been little time, but if there is that possibility, obviously we want to be together —, began Leonardo Jardim.

— One thing is football, another is our relationship. In 2020, when he left Flamengo, Jesus called me to come here. He believed I was a good solution for Flamengo. It didn’t happen at that time, only in 2026 —, said Flamengo’s coach.

Jorge Jesus recommended Leonardo Jardim to Flamengo, who was without a club at the time. On that occasion, however, the Rubro-Negro team chose Domènec Torrent, who stayed in the position for only 26 matches, with 15 wins.

WHAT IS JORGE JESUS' SITUATION?

Jorge Jesus is in Rio de Janeiro and reunited with former Flamengo players this Saturday (30) at the Maracanã. Filipe Luís, Diego Ribas, Diego Alves, Vitinho and Bruno Henrique, the latter still active, met with the Portuguese coach.

AND FLAMENGO?

With Jorge Jesus in attendance, Flamengo, coached by Leonardo Jardim, steamrolled Coritiba this Saturday (30). The Most Beloved won 3-0, with two goals from Samuel Lino and one from Pedro, at the Maracanã, in a match valid for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship.

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