15 Facts About Leonardo Jardim

Leonardo Jardim is the current head coach of Brazilian club Cruzeiro.

In May 2011, Leonardo Jardim replaced Sporting CP-bound Domingos Paciencia at the helm of Braga.

On 5 June 2012, Leonardo Jardim agreed to join Olympiacos of Super League Greece on a two-year contract, replacing Ernesto Valverde.

Leonardo Jardim was controversially relieved of his duties on 19 January 2013, even though the team led the league by ten points.

Leonardo Jardim agreed to return to the country of his parents on 20 May 2013, signing a two-year deal with Sporting.

On 10 June 2014, Leonardo Jardim joined Monaco, signing a contract for two years with the option for another.

In early June 2017, Leonardo Jardim agreed a new deal until 2020.

Leonardo Jardim was again relieved of his duties in late December 2019.

On 2 June 2021, Leonardo Jardim was appointed at Al Hilal of the Saudi Professional League on a one-year deal with an option for a second.

Leonardo Jardim became manager of Shabab Al Ahli on 8 June 2022, signing a one-year contract.

Leonardo Jardim won the UAE Pro League in his only season, but left due to reported interest from Al-Rayyan.

On 26 June 2023, Leonardo Jardim agreed to a two-year deal at Al-Rayyan.

Leonardo Jardim finished second in the Qatar Stars League in his sole campaign, achieving runner-up honours in the domestic cup.

Leonardo Jardim returned to the Emirati top division on 8 November 2024, taking over from the dismissed Hernan Crespo at Al Ain on a contract until the end of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

Leonardo Jardim switched clubs and countries again on 4 February 2025, being named head coach of Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A's Cruzeiro.