Artur Jorge: “It’s likely that today I played my last game for SC Braga”
The SC Braga coach admitted his immediate departure from the technical command to sign with Botafogo, from Brazil, in an agreement hyped this weekend and with some setbacks. Artur Jorge may have said goodbye to the Arsenalistas tonight with a 3-5 victory at Portimonense, at the end of a two-year journey, the highlight of which was winning the League Cup.
Analysis of a game with many goals: “Our main objective was achieved, which was to win the game. More satisfied with the offensive performance than the defensive one, we scored 5 goals and there could have been more. Satisfied with the commitment and attitude of the players, in an attempt to get closer to third place, we were categorical in this victory. They were exemplary, in the image of what this SC Braga has been.”
Third place: “This victory allows us to get closer, but we have 7 games to go and the math is done at the end. We played a competent game, taking advantage of our opponent’s result in the fight for third place.”
Exit: “The situation is clear: I know that there is an agreement between clubs, there was this negotiation and intention to be able to count on me on the part of Botafogo. You can talk to me, only after playing this game, at this point with this agreement signed, will it be for me now analyzed so we can see. What we talked about also pleases me, so it is very likely that today I played my last game for SC Braga”.
What remains of this club? “It’s an incredible journey and one of great gratitude for SC Braga, it’s clear that this is all about the solidity of the structure and the project, we did very good things, a two-year campaign with data and objectives achieved, the ability to surpass historical records at the club . We added another victory today, very happy for that. As a Braga native, I wish and want SC Braga to win and continue to win, it gives me the feeling of having contributed to the success of this club that means so much to me and that will always be my club “.
Solution for SC Braga is in training? “It doesn’t concern me. I’m not going to be talking about what the solutions might be. What we did was bet on a young man (Nuno Matos) on his merit and out of necessity, we only had two full-backs in the game. He gave his best, I believe that he is satisfied and I am pleased that he has the opportunity to play for SC Braga”.
