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Hernan Crespo is back! Ex-Chelsea and Inter star returns for second stint in charge of team after Al Ain departure

Serie A

Flamengo

Sao Paulo

<p>Crespo has returned to Brazilian club Sao Paolo for his second spell in charge, the club confirmed in an<a href="https://www.saopaulofc.net/sao-paulo-acerta-o-retorno-de-hernan-crespo/" target="_blank"> official statement</a>. He has signed a deal keeping him as the manager of the club until December 2026 and replaces Luis Zubeldia.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>After departing Sao Paolo on mutual terms in 2021, Crespo joined Qatari side Al Duhail where he won three titles before joining United Arab Emirates side Al Ain in 2023 with whom he won the Asian Champions League.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>In his first stint, Crespo won 24 matches our of 53. Speaking on the appointment club president Julio Casares said “The relationship that was built between Crespo and São Paulo during the coach’s first stint has laid a solid foundation of mutual respect and admiration. He is a great professional who already knows the club, has won a title here and the time has come for him to return. We are pleased to make this return a reality."</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Crespo's first match in charge will be when Sao Paolo take on Red Bull Bragantino in the Serie A. The club will hope that his second term in charge is as successful as his first.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR CRESPO AND SAO PAOLO ?

Hernan Crespo is back! Ex-Chelsea and Inter star returns for second stint in charge of team after Al Ain departure | Goal.com

Ex-Argentina striker Hernan Crespo returns to Brazilian club Sao Paolo as coach after a successful stint with Saudi Arabian club Al Ain.

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