Leonino exclusive: Leonardo Jardim is Varandas' favourite for Sporting | OneFootball

Leonardo Jardim is, at this moment, the coach most favored by Frederico Varandas to take over Sporting’s first team if Rui Borges leaves the position, Leonino has learned. The Sporting president sees the Portuguese coach as a profile with characteristics he considers important to lead the team, but the possibility of bringing him back to Alvalade is, at this stage, hindered by several obstacles.

According to what our newspaper has learned, the main issue lies in his contract with Flamengo. The coach signed a deal with the Brazilian club until December 2027, meaning that any potential return to Alvalade would require negotiations with the Rio de Janeiro side and an early departure for the manager.

In addition to the contractual issue, the sporting context also makes any immediate move difficult. The Brasileirão and the Copa Libertadores have entered the decisive stage of the season, and Flamengo remain involved in the fight for the Brazilian title and in South America’s top competition.

It should be remembered that Leonardo Jardim managed Sporting in the 2013/2014 season, finishing second in the national championship. With the green-and-white club, the coach recorded 23 wins, eight draws and four defeats in 35 matches played. He moved to Monaco for €3 million.

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