Abel Ferreira recently became the most successful coach in the history of Brazilian giants Palmeiras, but beyond the trophies one wonders how much his influence on rising star Endrick will be part of his managerial legacy.
Abel has carefully nurtured the young forward’s development since handing Endrick his senior debut 18 months ago, since when the prodigy has made 69 appearances for Verdão. Endrick will join Real Madrid in the summer with the tag of football’s next superstar, but his grounding at Palmeiras will remain a huge part of his story.
Abel Ferreira is the joint most successful manager in the history of Brazilian giants Palmeiras, after lifting the Paulistão to claim his 10th trophy with the club.
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Outgoing Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel admitted this weekend that their title challenge is over, signalling the first time the club have failed to win the Bundesliga since 2011.