Abel Ferreira, from Palmeiras, receives a survey from Al Ittihad, the current Saudi champion, who fired Nuno Espírito Santo this week and is looking for a new coach
Abel Ferreiraof Palm trees, has already received some surveys from European football in recent seasons, precisely because of his excellent performance at Palmeiras. However, it was the coach’s turn to be sought out by the powers of Saudi Arabia. After the dismissal of Nuno Espírito SantoO Al Ittihadteam of Karim Benzemamonitors the situation of the Portuguese from Verdão.
The information that the Saudi club is looking for the coach was from the newspaper ‘O Globo’. At first, the contact was extremely preliminary and did not even reach Palmeiras. However, with a star-studded squad, Al Ittihad is looking for a new commander to resume its good form in the national championship. The team is the current champion of Saudi League.
Having just completed three years at Palmeiras, Abel Ferreira became accustomed to receiving surveys from the international market, but he was always very focused on the São Paulo club. The Portuguese has a contract with Verdão until the end of 2024 and, in some interviews, the commander remains mysterious about a possible renewal.
Palmeiras, in turn, is preparing a renewal offer, in the event of the president’s re-election Leila Pereira. However, the Portuguese does not give any clues about his next steps and has not yet confirmed whether he will accept a new contract, which should continue until the end of 2027.
“I had difficult periods here, regarding my health, not only physically, but mentally, too. (…) That’s why I have to think very carefully about what I want, because here football doesn’t make anyone healthy. If you have doubts, look at me three years ago and look now. Something will have to change”, said the coach after the match against Athletico-PR.
Source: sportbuzz
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