Jorge Jesus drifts away from Fenerbahçe, could end up... in Portugal | OneFootball

Jorge Jesus is set to leave Al Nassr and is preparing to take his career in a new direction, with the clear goal of taking charge of the Portugal national team after the World Cup. The coach, who was at Sporting between 2015 and 2018, believes the ideal moment has arrived, after several decades at the highest level in club football.

According to 'Mais Sport', the 71-year-old manager decided to leave Al Nassr after winning the Saudi league title, choosing not to accept, for now, the lucrative offer made by Fenerbahçe. Jorge Jesus intends to remain available for a possible approach from the Portuguese Football Federation, believing he could be one of the leading candidates for the national team manager role.

The same source adds that Roberto Martínez is expected to step down as head coach of the Seleção at the end of the World Cup, even if Portugal manages to win the title. The Spaniard's contract expires after the tournament and, by all indications, there is no intention from either side to extend the agreement.

Jorge Jesus now emerges as one of the strongest names in the race to succeed him. The former Sporting manager sees this possibility as a unique opportunity in his career and wants to be completely free to respond positively if contacted by the Federation.

After notable spells at clubs such as Benfica, Sporting, Flamengo, Fenerbahçe, Al Hilal and Al Nassr, Jorge Jesus could be closing in on one of the few objectives he still has left to achieve in football. The coach believes that the experience he has built up over recent years puts him in a privileged position.

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