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Manager Ferreira: Palmeiras manager Abel Ferreira has indicated that he will remain with the Brazilian Serie A champions next year amid reports linking him to Qatar's Al-Sadd.

The 44-year-old cast doubt over his future on Wednesday when he said he needed time to reflect after leading Palmeiras to their second consecutive Brazilian top-flight title, reports Xinhua.

He seemed to soften his stance on Thursday, though he remained non-committal about seeing out the remaining 12 months of his contract.