Despite Neymar Scoring a brace Santos‘The most recent victory, the club continues to struggle in the Brasileirao, which is currently 15th and flirts with the relegation zone. To reverse their fortune, reports suggest that the Peixe views a high -profile management change, aimed at a former coach of the national team of Argentina who once worked with Lionel Messi.
In their first season back in the top flight of Brazil after the historic first relegation of the club, Santos did not succeed in finding a consistent form, even with the high -profile return of Neymar earlier this year. Cluber XavierAppointed in April after the resignation of Pedro Caixinha, the team led to only 4 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses in 13 games, whereby he throws doubts about his long -term future with the club.
According to Argentinian outlet Olé -Krant” Santos has opened conversations with Jorge Sampaoli About taking over as head coach. The Argentinian tactician, who coached Kort Santos in 2019, is currently a free agent and is said to be interested in return to the club.
Sampaoli was appointed to lead Argentina Prior to the FIFA World Cup 2018, after a successful Stint with Chile, including winning the 2015 Copa América. His time with the Albiceleste, however, was characterized by internal conflicts and disappointing results, Including reported tensions with Messi that the team broke.
Most recently, Sampaoli had a short and overwhelming stint at French Club Stade RennaisWhere he was fired in January after managing only 10 games, won three and seven. Now without work he is seen as a serious candidate to guide Neymar and the wrestling Santos team.
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Sampaolis Complicated History with Santos
Despite the departure on a sour note, The only season of Sampaoli with Santos in 2019 was impressive. He led the club to a second place in the Brasileirao behind Champions Flamengo and insured a place in the Copa Libertadores, a strong return from a tactical perspective.
His exit from the club, however, was far from flexible. After managing 64 games with a record of 34 victories, 15 draws and 15 losses, Sampaoli demanded a substantial payment of Santos on unpaid performance -related bonuses. The club refused and quoted that certain contractual clauses had not been met, so that Sampaoli took legal steps against the organization.
In court, Santos received a considerable financial blow because they were ordered to fulfill their economic obligations. To arrange the dispute with the Argentinian coach, The club was forced to pay sampaoli $ 800,000The chapter effectively closing its controversial exit.
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