António Salvador criticized this Wednesday the departure of coach Artur Jorge to Botafogo. “I admit, I did not expect the coach to question the project, leadership, command and example that he always showed in front of the group. In this context, more important than financial compensation is the stability and competitiveness of the team,” said the Braga president this Wednesday at a press conference.
“It was with great surprise that I learned indirectly that Arthur Jorge had dinner at a restaurant in Matosinhos with John Textor. [dono do Botafogo], having reached the principle of agreement on its immediate transfer. It became clear to me and everyone in the team that the leadership position that a coach must take in a club of this size is in an irreversible situation,” emphasized the leader of the Arsenal players, who receive two million euros as compensation. due to the departure of the 52-year-old coach.
Also this Wednesday, Salvador announced that he had reached an agreement with Daniel Sousa, the current coach of Arouca, for the next season with a contract until June 2026. Minho’s team wanted Souza immediately, but ultimately refused to pay one million euros to the club. Arouca (who will face Braga on Saturday). Rui Duarte, the current under-23 coach, will serve in this role until the end of the season. Braga are fourth in the league, two points behind third-placed Porto and three ahead of Vitoria de Guimarães.
Author: Filipe Antonio Ferreira
Source: CM Jornal
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