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João Félix will be made available for a permanent transfer from Atletico Madrid in the January window, but the Spanish side have placed a hefty valuation on the forward according to reports.
Speculation over Félix‘s future has intensified in recent weeks following some impressive showings for Portugal at the World Cup. Atletico are believed to be hoping to use the upturn in form to maximise interest in Félix, who will be allowed to leave after three-and-a-half years in the Spanish capital.
Renato Paiva has been announced as the first coaching appointment at Brazilian outfit Bahia under the new ownership of the City Football Group.
Paiva quit his job at Mexican side Leon last week after just six months in the role. Now, the former Benfica B coach has signed a two-year deal to return to South America, where he previously enjoyed great success in Ecuador.
Brazil 4-1 South Korea
Paulo Bento announced his resignation as coach of South Korea on Monday evening, following their World Cup last-16 knockout round defeat to Brazil.
Bento’s side were subjected to a brutal first-half dismantling by Brazil, who led 4-0 after just 36 minutes in Doha. A stunning strike from Paik Seung-Ho gave the Koreans some consolation, but during his post-match press conference Bento revealed he had stepped down from his role.
Jorge Jesus says Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have exceptional mindsets which put them beyond the reach of any players aspiring to match their greatness in football.
Jesus is currently overseeing the mid-season domestic break with Fenerbahçe, where he is guiding the Turkish giants in a series of friendlies. The Portuguese boss has been discussing various topics with the media during the Super Lig hiatus, with the subject of Ronaldo and Messi leading Jesus to state that both players are beyond reach of their peers.
Veteran Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus has been speaking to the media about the ongoing World Cup, as his Fenerbahçe side play a series of friendlies to maintain their fitness.
The Turkish Super Lig leaders beat Spanish side Rayo Vallecano in Istanbul on Wednesday, but many of the questions for Jesus centred on events at Qatar 2022. Never one to shy away from giving his opinion, the former Sporting and Benfica boss outlined his favourites for the tournament, while commenting on some of his players on duty in the Middle East.
