Fortaleza announced the signing of Martín Palermo as a new coach.
The agreement with former Argentine centered back to the end of 2025, with the option of renewal until the end of next season.
“We sought a coach who had an impact on the locker room, a respected professional, who has been growing in his career. Palermo understood the moment of Fortaleza, the challenge we have the need for a team that duel each ball, which defends itself well, that can win games and add points, taking us out of the current situation,” said Marcelo Paz, CEO of the club.
In addition to the coach, they arrive at Lion with assistants Diego Cagna and Cristian Damian Leyes, physical trainers Gaston Mendonza and Esteban Herrera, and analyst Renato Cornejo.
Martín Palermo is! 👊🦁
Fortaleza Esporte Clube reports the hiring of coach Martín Palermo. The agreement runs until the end of 2025, with renewal option until the end of next season.
In his last work, Palermo was Paraguayan champion for Olímpia.
– Fortaleza Esporte Clube 🦁 (@Fortalezaec)
Palermo takes over, fired after only ten games in charge of the lion.
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“Fortaleza Esporte Clube communicates the hiring of coach Martín Palermo. The agreement runs until the end of 2025 with the option of renewal until the end of next season.
Martín Palermo is expected at the Alcides Santos Center of Excellence in the coming days to train the team focused on Vitória, a match scheduled for September 13, for the 23rd round of Brasileirão, at Arena Castelão.
With the new commander of the team, the assistants Diego Cagna and Cristian Damian Leyes, physical trainers Gaston Mendonza and Esteban Herrera arrive with him, and analyst Renato Cornejo.
– We sought a coach who had an impact on the locker room, a respected professional who has been growing in his career. Palermo understood the moment of Fortaleza, the challenge we have of the need for a team that doubts each ball, which defends itself very well, that can win games and add points, taking us out of the current situation – highlighted Marcelo Paz, CEO of Fortaleza EC Saf. “
