Al-Hilal coach Jorge Jesus is on the verge of taking over as coach of the Brazilian national team immediately, according to reports from Brazilian media.
Jesus’s contract with Al-Hilal extends for another year, but the recent decline in results puts his future in jeopardy, especially with reports that the Blue Wave’s management has already decided to dismiss him.
The renowned UOL network revealed that the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) currently has Jesus as its first choice, to the point that it is willing to pay money to resolve the matter in the coming days.
The CBF can buy out the remaining period of Jesus’ contract with Al-Hilal for $2.5 million, and officials are already studying the matter and considering a move to resolve the matter once and for all.
The experienced Portuguese coach will make a financial sacrifice, reducing his current salary with Al-Hilal by 20%, earning approximately €6 million annually with Brazil.
The coach still wants to participate with Al Hilal in the 2025 Club World Cup, but the matter is currently in the hands of the Saudi management, who prefer to rely on another coach for this historic competition.
In general, Jesus’ chances of coaching Brazil could collapse if Carlo Ancelotti’s departure from Real Madrid is confirmed, prompting Brazilian officials to take a moment to explore what will happen in the coming weeks.
