Former director reveals why Jorge Jesus never returned to Flamengo | OneFootball

Bruno Spindel revealed that he attempted to hire Jorge Jesus three times

Filipe Luís has been leading Flamengo for a year. However, before the former full-back surpassed the 365-day mark, the team frequently changed coaches. With each change, Jorge Jesus's name would emerge among the speculated candidates. Although the deal was never finalized, there were numerous attempts to bring the Mister back.

— I think about three (attempts to hire him). One thing that wasn't clear is that we tried very hard with Jorge (Jesus). We met with him, had dinner with him, but there was a very uncertain situation at Benfica, which depended on his and the team's performance, and that was beyond anyone's control. If he remained in contention for the Portuguese Championship, the Portuguese Cup, and there was the Champions League too... it would have been impossible for Jorge (Jesus) to come — said Bruno Spindel, the former executive director of Flamengo.

— And then we hired Paulo Sousa. We also tried when we didn't renew with Dorival, but each time Jorge had a contractual impediment. And when Sampaoli came, Jorge was at the end of his contract with Fenerbahçe and had a substantial offer from Saudi Arabia or was at Al Hilal, I don't remember. But there were three times we talked to Jorge, and his professional situation prevented him from returning to Flamengo. But, indeed, we tried — he added, to GE.

WHEN WAS SPINDEL FIRED?

Despite being Marcos Braz's 'right-hand man' in the previous management, Bruno Spindel continued with the current Flamengo board. However, his tenure was brief, lasting eight months. The executive was dismissed in August this year because he was 'without a role' at the club.

WHEN DID SPINDEL JOIN FLAMENGO?

Bruno Spindel joined Flamengo in 2012, during Eduardo Bandeira de Mello's management. However, he gained more 'power' starting in 2019, with Rodolfo Landim. Nonetheless, with the new board change at the beginning of this season, the executive was let go.

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