Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
His move to Al Jazira has collapsed at the last moment
Serious
Cause
Stage: the move collapsed. Briefings from the interested club leaked. The link is speculative for now. His professionalism keeps the focus inward. He remains focused on the current job.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. The link is speculative for now. His professionalism keeps the focus inward. He remains focused on the current job.
Stage: negotiations are opening. Briefings from the interested club leaked. The link is speculative for now. His professionalism keeps the focus inward. He remains focused on the current job.
Has agreed personal terms with Al Jazira — only the medical to go
Serious
Cause
Stage: personal terms agreed. Briefings from the interested club leaked. The link is speculative for now. His professionalism keeps the focus inward. He remains focused on the current job.