Ambitious Jorge Jesus targets Europe

Braga coach looks forward to challenge at “growing club”

Newly appointed Sporting Braga coach Jorge Jesus is looking forward to new challenges at the northern club. Jesus spoke to the media and underlined the fact that the expectations imposed by the club, as well as himself, will be huge.

“Braga are growing as a club, a city and a region and we want to become even closer to all of our supporters. We are confident and dedicated in our responsibilities and we do not have any doubts that we will be successful,” stated Jesus.

“We will put up a fight in every game, wherever it may be, aimed at obtaining victory. Every coach who arrives at Sporting Braga says that they want to challenge for Europe, but it is one thing to say it and another to actually achieve it.”

Two players that Jorge Jesus will be able to count on are Eduardo and Joao Pereira. The Braga goalkeeper, who recently signed a three-year deal with the Arsenalistas, was rumoured to be leaving the club, while Joao Pereira has been under the gaze of FC Porto.

But Braga’s director of football, Carlos Freitas, stated that no club has made an approach for either player and that the club are relying on the pair as Braga prepare for the Intertoto Cup this summer.

The competition, which provides a backdoor entry into the Uefa Cup, will see the Portuguese club enter in the third round which is scheduled for July 19/20 with the return leg on July 26/27.