After leaving Benfica, Bruno Lage’s future sparks debate | OneFootball

After agreeing to terminate his contract with Benfica, Bruno Lage may be very close to finalizing a deal with his next club. According to all indications, Al Ahly is the main party interested in the coach, with both sides having already started talks.

The information comes from the Egyptian newspaper ‘Btolat’, which also reveals that, at this time, Al Ahly is waiting for a response from the coach from Setúbal, after offering him a contract valid for one season with an option for another, in exchange for around 3.5 million euros per year net.

The newspaper went even further and also published statements from João Camacho, an agent linked to the company representing Bruno Lage, Gestifute: “There are already negotiations and contacts with Al Ahly to hire the coach, but there is still no agreement. The coach needs a few days to talk with his family and technical staff before responding to Al Ahly. A delegation from the club traveled to Portugal within a few hours to speak with the coach in person.”

According to the newspaper Record, Bruno Lage is more inclined to continue his coaching career in European football, although he does not immediately rule out a new change of scenery to another continent. Outside of Europe, Bruno Lage has already coached the youth team of Al Ahli in the United Arab Emirates, as well as Botafogo in Brazil.

During his time at Benfica, Bruno Lage managed 142 matches, winning 96, drawing 22, and losing 24. While at the Estádio da Luz, the 49-year-old coach won four trophies with the Eagles: one National Championship, two Cândido de Oliveira Super Cups, and one League Cup.

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