The Brazilian, who took over Ismaili midway through the season, nearly guided the Dervishes to their fourth league title before Ahli beat them to the trophy.

The tactician's agent earlier announced that his client will be leaving the coastal club by the end of the season.

"I shall convene with chairman Nasr Aboul-Hassan within the next few days," Ricardo said after losing the league decider to Ahli.

"No final decisions will be made before then."

Recent reports suggested that Ricardo will only stay with Ismaili if the club board meet his newly-proposed wage demands.

Deserved Winners

From his side, Ismaili board member Mohamed Salah Abou-Greisha said that Ahli deservedly won the league title.

"We have to admit that the best team won today," Abou-Greisha said after the decider.

"But I also believe that our players produced a very good display, and I'm confident that the future will be bright for our club."