10 Facts About Leonardo Jardim

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Jose Leonardo Nunes Alves Sousa Jardim is a Portuguese football manager, currently in charge of Emirati club Shabab Al Ahli.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Leonardo Jardim became manager of Shabab Al Ahli Club on 8 June 2022.

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Leonardo Jardim won the UAE Pro League in his first season.