Leonardo Jardim top target for Flamengo to replace Filipe Luís | OneFootball

Flamengo does not want to waste any time and has identified Leonardo Jardim as its main target to take over as head coach. The club’s president, Luiz Eduardo Bap, has shown a preference for the Portuguese manager, who recently had a stint in Brazilian football. According to journalist Venê Casagrande, the coach has already given a positive signal about taking charge of the Libertadores champion.

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Departure from Cruzeiro and career break

Leonardo Jardim ended his time at Cruzeiro citing personal reasons and physical and mental exhaustion. At the time, the Portuguese coach chose to activate a clause to not renew his contract, which would have run until the end of 2026. In 55 matches with the team from Minas Gerais, he achieved 26 wins, 18 draws, and 11 losses, which represents a success rate of 58.2%. The team scored 76 goals and conceded 44 under his leadership.

Highlight at Monaco and achievements in the Middle East

Jardim’s international profile rose significantly in the 2016-17 season, when he led Monaco on a memorable Ligue 1 campaign. With a young and talented squad featuring Kylian Mbappé, the team broke Paris Saint-Germain’s dominance and won the French title. In the Champions League, Monaco reached the semifinals, eliminating Manchester City before being knocked out by Juventus.

In the Middle East, the coach also collected titles. At Al-Hilal, he won the Saudi League, the Super Cup, and the Asian Champions League. Previously, at Shabab Al-Ahli in the United Arab Emirates, he ended a seven-year domestic title drought by winning the UAE Pro League. He also had spells at clubs such as Braga and Sporting in Portugal, and Olympiacos in Greece.

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