Stage: negotiations are opening. Briefings from the interested club leaked. Smaller club, but more minutes on offer. He is cautious until something concrete arrives. The role on offer is not a clean fit.
Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. Smaller club, but more minutes on offer. He is cautious until something concrete arrives. The role on offer is not a clean fit.
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
Minor
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.