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 emerged among the speculated candidates. Although the agreement was never finalized, there were numerous attempts to bring Mister back.

— I think about three (attempts to hire him). One thing that wasn't clear is that we tried very hard for 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 in 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, former executive director of Flamengo's previous management.

— 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 with 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 Flamengo under the current board. However, his tenure was brief, lasting eight months. The executive was ultimately dismissed in August of this year, as 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, the executive gained more 'power' starting in 2019, with Rodolfo Landim. Nonetheless, with the new board change at the beginning of this season, the executive was eventually let go.

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