Portuguese coach Pedro Caixinha, formerly of RB Bragantino, had an advanced agreement with Grêmio, but details of the agreement caused negotiations to backtrack. The information comes from columnist Diogo Dantas, from “O Globo”.
Points such as passages from the Portuguese family, living in Porto Alegre and other situations weighed on the parties’ retreat, causing the relationship to become strained.
Sources close to the situation claim that the deal has not been closed and there is still the possibility of Caixinha coaching Grêmio in 2025.
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Which other coaches is Grêmio considering to replace Renato Portaluppi?
In addition to Caixinha, Grêmio signaled interest in Tite and Hernán Crespo to replace their idol Renato Portaluppi.
Without a good deal with the Portuguese, another name that has been gaining strength at Grêmio is Cléber Xavier, Tite’s former assistant at Flamengo and the Brazilian team.
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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.
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Check out Grêmio’s official note:
“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.
