⚽ Shobeir Reveals Another Side of Manuel Jose
Media figure Ahmed Shobeir discussed Manuel Jose’s experience with Wadi Degla’s youth sector, recalling a number of details that shed light on the Portuguese coach’s mindset during his time in Egypt.
Shobeir explained that Jose approached the experience differently from coaches who prioritize financial rewards, saying that his main objective at that stage was to enjoy football and life in Egypt.
🗣️ “Manuel Jose Was a Philosopher”
Speaking on his radio program “Ma’a Shobeir,” Ahmed Shobeir said: “Manuel Jose was a philosopher in every sense of the word.”
Shobeir recalled asking Jose why he had chosen to work with Wadi Degla’s youth sector, with the Portuguese coach responding that he had reached a stage in his life when he simply wanted to enjoy what he was doing.
According to Shobeir, Jose told him: “Look, I’m done with that. I want to enjoy myself. I’m now at a stage where I want to enjoy things, and I want to do this simply for the pleasure of it.”
💰 Jose Was Not Focused on Money
Shobeir also revealed a conversation he had with Jose about the financial terms of his work with Wadi Degla.
He said he asked the Portuguese coach whether he was receiving a large salary, to which Jose replied: “Ask them. I don’t take much money, very little money, but I want to enjoy myself, I want to live in Egypt, and I want to experience the atmosphere.”
According to Shobeir’s account, financial compensation was not the main motivation behind Jose’s decision to take on the role. Instead, the coach wanted to remain in Egypt and enjoy his connection with football and the country.
🇪🇬 A Special Connection With Egypt
The comments attributed to Manuel Jose, as recalled by Ahmed Shobeir, reflect a strong attachment to living in Egypt after the Portuguese coach spent years working in Egyptian football.
Jose’s connection with Egypt extended beyond matches and results, with his willingness to remain in the country reflecting his appreciation for the local atmosphere and his life there.
⭐ A Distinct Personality On and Off the Pitch
Ahmed Shobeir concluded by praising Manuel Jose’s personality, describing him as someone who had his own distinct perspective on football and life.
The story provides another perspective on the former Al Ahly coach, whose name remains strongly associated with an important period in the club’s history before he later took on other roles in Egyptian football for different reasons.
