Luís Castro Turns Down Shakhtar Donetsk Offer
Luís Castro, the manager of USL Dunkerque, has recently turned down an offer to take charge of Shakhtar Donetsk, as reported by Foot Mercato. Despite his impressive leadership that led Dunkerque to a playoff position in Ligue 2 this season, the team fell short against FC Metz in the final moments of their playoff match, meaning they will remain in the second division for another season.
Future at Dunkerque Uncertain
Despite this setback, Castro’s future at Dunkerque remains uncertain. The Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk had initially seen Castro as a potential replacement for their outgoing coach, Marino Pusic. However, Castro declined their offer, leading to the appointment of Arda Turan instead.
Potential Move to RC Lens
Meanwhile, RC Lens, which is currently seeking a new head coach following the departure of Will Still to Southampton, has emerged as a potential new destination for Castro. Lens has been without a manager since Still’s exit after just a single season. The Portuguese coach is reportedly interested in taking up the role at Lens.
Ongoing Discussions and Competition
Recent discussions have taken place between Castro’s representatives and Jean-Louis Leca, the newly appointed sporting director of Lens. However, competition for the position persists, with former Olympique Lyonnais coach Pierre Sage also in consideration. As the offseason approaches, Castro’s next career move remains a topic of speculation in the football community.
