Jorge Jesus is one step away from realizing his dream of leading the national team, with the official announcement of his appointment at the Cidade do Futebol expected as early as the end of this week. The 71-year-old Portuguese coach, whose hiring has long been considered likely, has turned down offers since May, always keeping in mind the goal of succeeding Roberto Martínez, who concluded his tenure following Portugal's elimination in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup against Spain.
Currently, negotiations between Jorge Jesus and the Portuguese Football Federation are progressing rapidly, with salary being the only point yet to be finalized. It is known that five of the eight members of the coaching staff who accompanied Jorge Jesus at Al Nassr will follow him to the Cidade do Futebol, while two will remain at the club in Jeddah, and Tiago Oliveira had previously announced his departure from the assistant coaching team. This scenario confirms the clear intention of both parties to move quickly towards an official announcement, which could happen by the end of the week.
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The profile of Jorge Jesus fits what the FPF is looking for in a new cycle: experience, deep knowledge of Portuguese and international football, and unparalleled ambition. The board led by Pedro Proença is aligned with the coach's desire, who has never hidden his wish to lead the National Team. “Who says no to the National Team? It is one of the best in the world. I cannot say no to another one [laughs],” Jorge Jesus stated on May 24, at Lisbon Airport, after returning from Saudi Arabia, where he won the championship title with Al Nassr, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix.
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As recent rejections of proposals from teams like Turkey and Egypt demonstrate Jorge Jesus's total focus on the Portuguese project. According to gathered information, the coach strongly believes in the potential of the current group of national players, as well as in the quality of those still in the youth ranks. The departure of Roberto Martínez, confirmed after the match against Spain on Monday night, was already anticipated and did not depend on the final outcome of the FIFA tournament.
The imminent announcement of Jorge Jesus's hiring promises to shake up the landscape of Portuguese football and fuel fans' hopes for a new era of achievements for the National Team. If the agreement is finalized in the coming days, a preparation phase will immediately begin, which will include demanding challenges such as the Nations League, the 2028 European Championship, and the 2030 World Cup. The decision to invest in Jorge Jesus represents not only a change in leadership but also renewed confidence in a Portuguese coach of international renown.
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