Leonardo Jardim surprises on arrival in Rio de Janeiro to sign for Flamengo | OneFootball

Leonardo Jardim landed in Rio de Janeiro this Tuesday (03)

The new coach of Flamengo, Leonardo Jardim is already in Rio de Janeiro to sign a contract with the club. The coach arrived at Galeão International Airport this Tuesday (03), around 7 PM (Brasília time). However, he ‘dodged’ the press and fans by taking an alternative route.

Jardim was already in Brazil, specifically in Minas Gerais, where he was attending to personal matters. In Belo Horizonte, the Portuguese coach completed his last job until December of last year when he led Cruzeiro to third place in the Brasileirão.

WHEN DID LEONARDO JARDIM AGREE WITH FLAMENGO?

After Flamengo lost to Lanús (ARG) in the Recopa, the Rubro-Negro decided it was the end of Filipe Luís's cycle. Then, the board talked with Jardim. At the end of last year, the parties also discussed when the contract renewal with the former player stalled. However, at that time, the Portuguese coach did not want to proceed with the talks as he needed a break.

Now, ready to return to action, Jardim reached an agreement with Flamengo over the weekend and will meet with the Rubro-Negro board to sign a two-season contract, meaning until the end of 2027. After receiving the ‘ok’ from the Portuguese coach, the Rubro-Negro decided to announce Filipe Luís's departure only after the semifinals of the Campeonato Carioca, when the Most Beloved defeated Madureira 8-0.

WHEN WILL LEONARDO JARDIM MAKE HIS DEBUT FOR FLAMENGO?

With no time to waste, Leonardo Jardim is expected to be introduced to the Flamengo team this Wednesday (04) and will start preparing for the final of the Campeonato Carioca. On Sunday (08), the Most Beloved will face Fluminense at Maracanã, starting at 6 PM (Brasília time). The Coluna do Fla will, of course, be closely following everything.

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