RETURN OF JORGE JESUS? MARCOS BRAZ REMEMBERS COACH'S CRYING WHEN SAYING GOODBYE TO FLAMENGO AND PROMISE TO BE FULFILLED

Until now Flamengo has had good results in competitions. After all, Mais Querido hasn't lost yet this season and won Cariocão. However, a part of the fans still dreams of Jorge Jesus' return. According to Marcos Braz, vice-president of football, the coach promised that he would return to the club.

"The financial part, you can't bring him for even a minute to coach Flamengo. When he was already at Fenerbahçe (TUR) would also be very difficult, due to the difference in currency and other financial issues. What he said to me at the farewell barbecue, at the last training session, was: 'Braz, I'm going to coach this club again'. tone of promise, but with affection. He hugged me, finally", said Marcos Braz, in an interview with the 'Mundo GV' podcast, this Monday (15).

"For me, the most important conversation It was tough when he officially said he was going back to Portugal. We had lunch together and he started talking. 'Jorge, you don't need to explain to me.' eyes", added Braz, in conversation with former Flamengo goalkeeper, Getúlio Vargas.

RENEWAL AND DEPARTURE

Jorge Jesus won five titles and renewed with Flamengo. However, the Portuguese coach, shortly after signing the contract, decided to return to Portugal to lead Benfica (POR). The director revealed that the board was taken by surprise by the coach's decision.

LINK WITH TITE

Even away from Flamengo, Jorge Jesus continues to make history . At Al-Hilal, he won 34 consecutive victories, the greatest achievement of all time in world football. Furthermore, he has a renewal proposal until 2026. Flamengo, on the other hand, is being led by Tite, who has a contract until December of this year.

With the former commander of the Brazilian National Team, Mais Querido has been having a great campaign and remains undefeated for 15 straight matches. Thus, the squad focuses on catching São Paulo, this Wednesday (17th), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã, with the gaucho in command.