After a successful stint with Olympique de Marseille, Jorge Sampaoli opted to return to Sevilla FC after serving there for the first time between 2016 and 2017. However, his second experience in Andalusia did not have the desired effect. since the Argentine coach was sacked in March 2023 due to a succession of poor results and only five months after taking over from Julen Lopetegui. However, the 63-year-old former coach enjoys a good reputation abroad and was quick to find a sideline.
If he is now enjoying the heyday of Flamengo, the former OM boss has bitter memories of his last stay with the Nervionenses. During an interview given to the program “Resenha com o Galinho” presented by the former legend of Brazilian football, Zico, the Argentinian did not hesitate to address a subtle tackle to his former club. “The structures of Flamengo are far superior to those of Seville where I have been twice. These structures like those of Marseille, Lyon or Barcelona, place the players in the best conditions and the latter only care about playing.said Jorge Sampaoli, comments reported by ace.
