Ligue 1 sends message to Flamengo amid Leonardo Jardim signing | OneFootball

Leonardo Jardim made history as Monaco's coach (FRA)

Flamengo is close to announcing the hiring of Leonardo Jardim as the club's new coach. Before dismissing Filipe Luís this Tuesday (03), the Rubro-Negro had already been in talks with the Portuguese. Thus, Ligue 1 recalled the former Cruzeiro coach's time at Monaco (FRA) and sent a message to Fla.

Through a social media post, the French Championship profile posted a photo of Leonardo Jardim in a Monaco jacket in red and black, colors that represent Flamengo. Additionally, the photo was accompanied by the following caption: “Hello, Nation! Mister already in red and black.”

Did Leonardo Jardim coach Monaco?

Yes! Leonardo Jardim was in charge of Monaco for over five years, from July 2014 to December 2019. At the French team, the Portuguese coached 270 games, achieving 141 wins, 61 draws, and 68 losses, with a success rate of 59.7%. Moreover, in 2016/17, the coach won a national championship.

Did Flamengo want to hire Leonardo Jardim?

According to the report by Coluna do Fla, Leonardo Jardim was the top priority for Flamengo. The former Cruzeiro coach had already been in talks with the club, even with Filipe Luís in charge. Thus, the Rubro-Negro management announced the coach's dismissal after receiving the ‘yes’ from the Portuguese.

Therefore, Leonardo Jardim will sign a contract with Flamengo valid for two years, until December 2027. The expectation is that the coach will arrive in Rio de Janeiro still this Tuesday (03) to finalize the deal with the Rubro-Negro, as well as have the first contact with the players.

What is Flamengo's next match?

Leonardo Jardim, in fact, will have an important mission in his first match for Flamengo. This is because, this Sunday (08), the Rubro-Negro faces Fluminense at 6 PM (Brasília time) at Maracanã, for the grand final of the Campeonato Carioca.

Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Fluminense, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (open TV), GE TV (YouTube),SporTV (closed channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the final of the Carioca.

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