On the way to Botafogo, coach Artur Jorge talks about the deal: “My reality is Braga”

In a press conference held this Sunday, prior to the next commitment of Braga, his current club, in the Portuguese Championship, coach Artur Jorge, agreed with the Botafogo, avoided talking about his future. In the first contact with the press since the news of the agreement with the Portuguese club, the commander postponed the goodbye and focused on this Monday’s match.

“At this point, to be clear with you, and from what I can say, I know everything that is going on in relation to my immediate future, but out of respect I must say that my serenity is the same and the focus is on Portimão (place of the Braga game). My reality, at the moment, is Braga. Win the game in Portimão and then, if necessary, we will talk about my future”, he said.

“At this point, you have a lot of information, but now my reality is Braga and I don’t want to divert my and the players’ attention so we can have what we want. After the game, we will talk about whatever it is. At this point, It doesn’t seem important to me, I know what’s going on, I believe I’ve already responded in this way, we’ll look to the future after the Portimão game”, added the coach.

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When asked if he already has more in-depth knowledge about Botafogo, the city of Rio de Janeiro and Brazilian football, Artur Jorge was direct. According to him, “A football man is aware of everything and knows several realities.”

I know a lot already. Not only about Botafogo, but also about Brazilian football, as well as the city. A football man is attentive to everything and knows several realities

Fourth placed in the Portuguese Championship, Braga takes the field this Monday afternoon, against Portimonense, away from home, for the 27th round. The expectation is that Artur Jorge will arrive in Rio de Janeiro to play for Botafogo on Tuesday.