Talks reach final stage as club delegation negotiates in LisbonHistoric Move Looms: ex Benfica Coach on Brink of Al Ahly MoveAl Ahly's negotiations with former Benfica coach Bruno Lage are on the verg...
Talks reach final stage as club delegation negotiates in Lisbon
Historic Move Looms: ex Benfica Coach on Brink of Al Ahly Move
Al Ahly's negotiations with former Benfica coach Bruno Lage are on the verge of completion according to Portuguese outlet OJOGO.
Salary talks nearly settled
The Cairo giants reportedly offered the 49 year old tactician 4.8 million euro annual salary. Lage, however requested additional 200000 euro bringing the total to €5 million.
Al Ahly have opened talks with Portuguese coach Bruno Miguel Silva do Nascimento (Bruno Lage) to take over as their new head coach, replacing José Riveiro who was dismissed a few weeks ago.
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The 48-year-old tactician, who previously managed Benfica, Wolves and Botafogo, is… pic.twitter.com/7OQP5e1hxL
Direct talks in Portugal
Al Ahly's already dispatched a special delegation to Lisbon to accelerate discussions.
The agreement could be finalized within hours with the expectation that Lage will assume his role during the upcoming international break.
🚨Listesinde Abdullah Avcı da bulunan Mısır ekibi Al-Ahly, Bruno Lage ile pazarlıklara başladı
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The report also highlighted Al Ahly's historic ties with Portuguese coaches, most notably Manuel Jose who guided the club to 4 CAF Champions league title.
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