In search of a new coach, Vasco entered the competition for Renato Gaúcho, ex-Grêmio, who is free on the market after leaving the club from Rio Grande do Sul.
According to the website “ge.com”, Renato is viewed favorably by the Cruz-Maltina board, who contacted the coach and formalized their interest this Thursday (12/12). However, Renato Gaúcho asked for more time to define the future. The answer, according to the investigation, will be given this weekend.
In fact, Renato Gaúcho is in Rio de Janeiro and appeared in records with Fred, a former Fluminense player, playing footvolley.
In Rio de Janeiro, Renato coached Madureira, Fluminense, Vasco and Flamengo. In addition to Renato Gaúcho, Vasco unsuccessfully tried to sign Pedro Caixinha (ex-Bragantino) and Luís Castro (ex-Botafogo). The Rio club has been without a permanent coach since Rafael Paiva left in November.
Pedrinho and company’s priority is a coach who knows Brazilian football, aiming for a more competitive team in 2025 – Vasco will compete, in addition to Carioca, Série A and Copa do Brasil, in the Copa Sudamericana.
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Has Renato Gaúcho ever coached Vasco? How was the coach’s time?
Renato Gaúcho led Vasco between 2005 and 2008, at the beginning of his career as a coach.
In his first spell, between 2005 and 2007, he led the team in 101 games, accumulating 41 victories. Renato led Vasco to runner-up in the 2006 Copa do Brasil and sixth place in the Brasileirão that year. He was fired after a stumble at the State Championship.
He left the club in 2007 to coach Fluminense, but returned in 2008, with a brief spell of just 14 games and four wins. Vasco ended up being relegated to Série B.
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Why was Renato Gaúcho fired from Grêmio?
Renato’s current spell at Grêmio was his fourth at the helm of the club. In total, there were 141 games, with 70 wins, 31 draws and 40 defeats, that is, 57% success. As highlights, two Gauchão titles and the Brazilian vice in 2023.
In the current season, however, Renato’s work did not have the same success. Grêmio was eliminated in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil and Libertadores. In the Brazilian Championship, the fight was at the bottom of the table, with the club only escaping relegation in the last rounds.
Check out Grêmio’s official statement:
“Grêmio announces that coach Renato Portaluppi’s contract will not be renewed for the next season. In a meeting this Monday morning with president Alberto Guerra, the coach informed his desire to leave the club.
Renato is the coach who led Grêmio the most times in history. In 2024, he reached the mark of 805 matches, including 542 games as coach.
The Club is grateful for all your dedication and commitment during this time at Tricolor and will continue to root for your success. An idol as an athlete and coach, Renato will always be recognized for his contribution to Grêmio.
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