The name of Jorge Sampaoli returned tightly behind the scenes of Santos. Free in the market, the Argentine coach, who had a remarkable passage through Peixe in 2019, is again on the club’s radar. The possibility of a hit gained strength on Tuesday (08/05), amid the instability of the team led by Cléber Xavier, even after the 3-1 win over youth last Monday (08/04).
The rumors started with a video posted by Dihh Lopes, humorist, fan of Santos, friend of Neymar and owner of the channel “Peixão TV” on YouTube. According to him, Sampaoli would have already closed with the club for the sequence of the season.
– I just received information from a very reliable source: Santos has already closed with Sampaoli. Jorge Sampaoli will be the new coach of Santos Futebol Clube. The announcement should happen after the game against Cruzeiro, but the hit is already done. The love for ‘Balón’ is back in Peixão. I’m looking forward to seeing this team playing with him again, ”Dihh said.
Shortly thereafter, journalist Pablo Paván, author of Sampaoli’s biography, reinforced the information by stating, in his X account, that there are advanced negotiations between the Argentine and the Vila Club.
– Jorge Sampaoli has advanced negotiations to return to Santos. The team is the 15th in Brasileirão. In his first spell at Santos, it was 2nd, behind Flamengo de Jorge Jesus – wrote.
In April, when Santos resigned Pedro Cabininha, he occurred proposed by Sampaoli. Journalist Ricardinho Martins, from “TNT Sports”, even detailed what would be the coach’s salary.
– The information I got is that comes Sampaoli, with an auxiliary, a fitness coach and now, a goalkeeper trainer is discussed. The technical committee costs R $ 2.3 million per month – Said the journalist on the “TNT Sports” channel on YouTube on April 15.
However, the coach retreated and decided not to accept the offer. Days later, Cléber Xavier was hired, with bonds until December.
It is likely that a new proposal has the same mold as the old one.
Cléber Xavier: Situation in Santos
Despite the rumors, Santos does not officially confirm having negotiation with Sampaoli. For now, Cléber Xavier continues as a coach and should lead the team on Sunday (10), against Cruzeiro, at 18:30 (Brasilia), in Mineirão.
After the victory over Youth, Cléber commented on his stay in office. He has 13 games ahead of the team, with four wins, four draws and five losses.
– I’ve always been supported since I arrived. The work continues and this is something the direction can talk better. My feeling is of delivery. As for the crowd, I do not judge. They have the right to speak up, ”said the coach in a press conference.
Sampaoli numbers by Santos
- 63 games
- 35 wins
- 13 Draws
- 15 Defeats
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