ATLÉTICO-MG EVALUATES PROPOSAL THAT COULD COST EX-FLAMENGO'S PERMANENCE IN ITS CLUB

With Rodrigo Caetano leaving to take on the role of CBF selection coordinator, Atlético-MG is evaluating the hiring of Leonardo, 54 years old, a Flamengo idol, to be the Minas Gerais club's new football director. There has not yet been official contact, but the former player's name pleases Athletic directors. The information is from the "Goal" portal.

Atlético-MG is still waiting for Rodrigo Caetano's departure to be made official to look for Leonardo. The Galo executive has already given a positive signal to take on the role at CBF. The Minas Gerais club tried to retain Rodrigo Caetano after a meeting last Friday, but the desire to serve the Brazilian team prevailed.

Four-time champion as a player for the Brazilian team in 1994, Leonardo is a well-regarded name internationally. He was football director at PSG between 2011 and 2013, and held the same position at Milan in 2018. In 2019, he returned to PSG, working until 2022.

The Brazilian was also coach of Milan, from Inter Milan and Antalyaspor, from Turkey. Leonardo's good relationship with international football, his fluency in several languages ​​and his experience abroad are factors that please the Atlético-MG board.