Portugal appoints Jorge Jesus, ex-Flamengo, as new manager | OneFootball

Jorge Jesus will take over Portugal with a view to the next World Cup cycle

The Portuguese National Team chose to dismiss coach Roberto Martínez after the 1-0 defeat to Spain, which resulted in their elimination from the World Cup. As a result, Portugal has already agreed on the hiring of the team’s new coach: Jorge Jesus, former manager of Flamengo. 

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Jorge Jesus and Portugal have reached an agreement and should make the signing official in the coming days. The coach will be responsible for leading Portugal’s project for the Nations League, Euro 2028, and the next World Cup, which will take place in 2030.

Why did Portugal decide to dismiss Roberto Martínez?

The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) officially announced this Wednesday (08) that Roberto Martínez has left the national team. The decision was made after Portugal’s elimination from the World Cup, following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the Round of 16.

“The Portuguese Football Federation thanks Roberto Martínez and his coaching staff for all their professionalism and dedication over the last three and a half years, a period marked by winning the Nations League in 2025, but also by the dedication, professionalism, and commitment with which he embraced the project, as well as the way he always respected the country and Portuguese football,” the FPF said.

How was Jorge Jesus’ spell at Flamengo?

Close to being announced as Portugal’s new coach, Jorge Jesus became one of the greatest managers in the history of Flamengo. The Portuguese coach arrived at the club in June 2019, after Abel Braga was dismissed.

During Jorge Jesus’ spell, Flamengo won five titles while losing only four matches. In addition, Rubro-Negro set a record in the 20-team Brasileirão round-robin era with 90 points and thrilled South America with the Libertadores title.

Will Jorge Jesus reunite with Cristiano Ronaldo?

Jorge Jesus left Al Nassr (SAU) on June 30. In Saudi football, the former Flamengo coach worked with Cristiano Ronaldo and, together, they won the national league. However, a reunion between the No. 7 and the coach is not guaranteed.

That is because, after Portugal’s elimination, Cristiano Ronaldo revealed that he will not play in the 2030 World Cup. Therefore, the Portuguese star’s presence in the national team’s next cycle is not a certainty.

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