Sampaoli takes Atlético to CRND, seeks R$10m in termination fee | OneFootball

Former Atlético manager Jorge Sampaoli has filed a claim with the National Chamber for Dispute Resolution (CNRD), demanding that the Minas Gerais club pay R$10 million related to the termination fee following his dismissal. The information was first reported by Globoesporte.com in an article by journalist Laura Rezende.

According to the report, the amount had been agreed upon by both parties to be paid in installments. The deal called for payment in 15 installments of approximately R$666.6 thousand each. However, according to GE, Atlético only paid the first installment shortly after the coach’s departure.

The claim made by Sampaoli and his coaching staff concerns the contract termination that took place in February of this year, when the Argentine was dismissed from his role as head coach of the black-and-white club. The agreement between the parties had been valid until the end of 2027.

Hired by Galo on September 2, 2025, Sampaoli remained at Cidade do Galo for just over five months in his second spell at the club. Despite the expectations surrounding the Argentine coach’s return, the results fell short of what was hoped for.

In total, Jorge Sampaoli managed Atlético in 34 matches during this second spell, recording 10 wins, 16 draws, and eight losses. The inconsistent performances ultimately weighed on the board’s decision to make a managerial change early in the season.

So far, Atlético has not officially commented on the claim filed by the coach with the CNRD.

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