Roberto Martinez may have some serious competition for his Portugal job this summer.
The Spanish coach has a contract until the end of this summer’s World Cup but has regularly expressed his desire to stay.
A Nations League winner with the country, the former Belgium boss is seen as a steady pair of hands in international coaching.
However, he hasn’t won the big honours, unlike someone who’s declared themselves in the running to replace him.
Saudi Pro League champion Jorge Jesus returned from his title with Al Nassr and was bombarded by journalists at Lisbon airport.
Among the questioned asked was one about the Portugal job after picking up his 24th major honour.
Referencing that he was offered the Brazil job after his success in the country, he said: “Who can say no to the national team?
“Who can say no to the [Portuguese] national team?” – Jorge Jesus
“I’ve already said no to one of the best national teams in the world, I can’t say no to another…
“ll be on vacation in Portugal and then I’ll go to Brazil to see my friends in Rio. We’ll see what happens until June.
“I’m not considering that possibility. The World Cup is coming, Portugal needs peace and quiet, the coach needs peace and quiet, I don’t want to get involved in that mess.”
Earlier reports claimed that Jesus had agreed a return to Fenerbahce, and he later announced he wouldn’t be staying at Nassr.
He’s since ruled out a return to the Primeira Liga, but has suggested a Fener return is likely, although no final decison has been made.
Asked about his successes, he mentioned Fener unprovoked.
“It’s not just in Saudi Arabia. I won in Portugal, in Brazil, Fenerbahce, Al Hilal… The only country where I wasn’t league champion was Fenerbahce…” he said.
“Maybe I have a story to finish at Fenerbahce. It’s one of the possibilities. I’ll think about it.
“I’m going to Portugal for a few days of vacation. Then I plan to go to Brazil for a few days, see my friends. Next year we’ll see where I end up.”
A reporter then followed up by asking if Fener fans can be excited about him returning.
“They can,” he said. “There has already been an interested party.
“Not only Fenerbahce, another Turkish team made me an offer. There are three big teams in Turkey: Fenerbahce , Galatasaray and Besiktas.
“Of those three, it was two. The second team is still a secret.”
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