Jorge Jesus reveals preference for Brazilian football and the possibility of facing Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia

The newcomer to Saudi Arabia, the Portuguese, George Jesus arrived to coach Al-Hilal, but admitted that the best league in the world is still Brazilian. In an interview, the coach mentioned the possibility of facing christian ronaldofrom Al-Nassr, in the Saudi Championship, and also about possibilities of returning to Brazil.

“For me the best championship in the world is the Brazilian one. It has more quality players, it is emotional, it is the most difficult”said the Portuguese.

When asked about his return to Brazilian football, Jorge affirms his commitment to the current club. The Portuguese had a spell at Flamengo between 2019 and 2020, in which he won the titles of the Brazilian Championship, Libertadores, Supercopa do Brasil and Recopa Sul-Americana.

_{Jorge Jesus playing for Flamengo (Photo: Reproduction/Coluna do Fla)}

“I just arrived at Al Hilal. I’m focused on Al Hilal. I signed up for a year, as I always do. We will see “added the technician.

Acting in the Saudi league, he will have the opportunity to face other European stars, in addition to Cristiano Ronaldo. The coach commented on what he expects.

“Of course it’s attractive to play against Ronaldo, it’s part of competitiveness. A lot of players like Ronaldo, Benzem and Kanté are going to Saudi Arabia. It’s going to be a complicated championship”.

In addition, he highlighted the strength of Portuguese coaches, and how both Saudi Arabia and Brazil know how to highlight them. Another newcomer is Luís Castro, who until then played for Botafogo, leader of the Brazilian Championship. Castro arrives to coach Al-Nassr.

“ It is a demonstration in the world of the quality of the Portuguese coach. They’ve been copying us for a few years now. It gave the possibility for the Portuguese coaches to be requested”.

Jorge Jesus returns to Al-Hilal after his short spell at the club in the 2018/19 season, in which he played just 24 games, including 19 wins. Under his command, the team won the Saudi Arabian Super Cup.

Featured Photo: Jorge Jesus being announced by Al-Hilal. Playback/Mundo Rubro-Negro