It was preceded by the president of the Lusitanians, Rui Costa, who appeared dissatisfied with this development:

"It was not the outcome we wanted. We worked hard to reach the end of the year and achieve our goal. This day ended in the best way for both sides. I want to publicly thank Jorge Jesus  and the technical staff for their devotion ".

The two men hugged on the sidelines of the press conference, which essentially closes the second chapter of Jesús in the club. At a formal level, however, the two sides will continue to have a professional relationship, as Benfica, based on the contract it has signed with Jesús, will continue to pay his salary, until he finds a new team to continue his career.

The point that played the main role in the removal of Jesus  was the footballers who stood in front of him, and refused to train, after his decision to remove one of the leaders (Pizzi). Since then the situation in the locker rooms was on the verge, as they looked like a cauldron ready to be blown up by too much boiling. And so the two sides agreed on the end of their cooperation and the coach of the B 'team, Nelson Verisimo, to take over until the end of the season. Jesus  was in a very difficult position after the crash in the derby from Porto (3-0) for the Cup and the divorce was the only solution ...

It is a fact, however, that Jesus  "paid" for the team's recent unsuccessful results in domestic competitions. Benfica qualified for the "16" of the UEFA  Champions League, where they will face Ajax. However, on December 3, they lost 3-1 at home in the Lisbon derby to (the title holder) Sporting CP, in the context of the 13th game in the Primeira Liga, as a result of which they are at -4 from the top of the league standings.

Then last week the "eagles" were defeated 3-0 by Porto in "Dragao", in a "knockout" match for the "16" phase of the Portuguese Cup, and "said goodbye" to the event, while its management On the eve of the match, Benfica had to refute the rumors about an agreement between Jesus and Flamengo for his return to the club of Rio de Janeiro.

Of course, this club will not be Flamengo, although there have been discussions in the past few days. It may be the Brazilian champions Atletico Mineiro, however, from whom Kouka leaves and is said to have come in contact with Jesus. A little patience and we will find out where Jesus will work….