He confirmed that he agreed to train Al-Ahly youth to win championships

Jardim: It is too early to think about facing Al Hilal Saudi Arabia in the AFC Champions League

  • Portuguese coach Leonardo Jardim speaks at the press conference.

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Portuguese coach Leonardo Jardim expressed his happiness at taking over the Al-Ahly youth training next season, pointing out that his focus in the coming period is to prepare the team in the best possible way in preparation for the new season, stressing that the AFC Champions League is among his interests with the team, and at the same time it is too early to think about Facing Al Hilal Saudi Arabia in the final price of the continental championship.

He said in a press conference held yesterday: "I am very happy and proud to sign the Al Ahly youth training contract. It is a great team at the level of the Gulf and the Emirates, as it always competes in tournaments and the team has a great project that gives me an incentive to work with it, while at the same time one of the positive things is the victory of a team under 21 years in the league title in the last two seasons.

Speaking about preparing the team for the next season, he said: “There must be a balance in all centers, and we seek to form a strong team that competes in tournaments, and we must fight until we achieve victories and develop the players in the age groups and youth, and use their services to serve the future of the team. In the coming years.”

Regarding the negotiations with Al-Ahly youth and his acceptance of the club’s offer, he said: “I came twice to Dubai to talk with the club’s management, and we discussed many matters, and I watched a number of Al-Ahly youth matches, and the same for the competitors, and I saw that the competition includes more than five teams, and we have enthusiasm. It's great to be a contender for titles."

He added: "I always coach any team I am keen to provide everything I have, and there is no doubt that the club's project is in line with what I seek to achieve, and I will work with the management and the technical staff so that the team appears in the image we wish."

He continued, "During the preparation period, we will have 15 to 20 days in Dubai, and during this period we will work on analyzing the team, then we will go to the camp in Serbia on the next 28 for four weeks, during which we will play some friendly matches, while we will return to Dubai for a preparation period for a period of time." 10 days before the start of the season.

Regarding the priority of Al-Ahly’s youth competition in the AFC Champions League title, he said: “I have a love for football wherever I have worked in France, Portugal, Greece or Saudi Al Hilal, and it is the beauty of football to play to win, but my thinking at the moment is to build a team. Strong competing in tournaments, and it is too early to talk about the AFC Champions League and facing the Saudi Al Hilal, we will work upwards and focus on preparing the team for the start of the season next September.”

The Portuguese coach indicated that the reason for his agreement to train Al-Ahly youth was his desire to win championships with the team. the offer".

Dubai is a beautiful city

Al-Ahly youth coach, Portuguese Leonardo Jardim, expressed his happiness to work in Dubai, which is one of the beautiful cities, stressing that his focus will be great on football and providing everything he has to serve Al-Ahly youth.

Leonardo Jardim confirmed, at the conclusion of his statements, that winning trophies needs to sign players with high potential, noting that he met with the club's management to discuss the team's needs next season, and take appropriate decisions regarding new contracts. 

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