Palermo lands in Ceará to take charge as Fortaleza head coach | OneFootball

The Argentine Martín Palermo arrived in Ceará this Friday to take over the technical command of Fortaleza. The coach will lead Leão do Pici until the end of the current season, with the possibility of extending for another year.

Palermo was welcomed by the club's CEO, Marcelo Paz, who presented him with a Fortaleza jersey. The coach also greeted the Fortaleza fans, who were present at the airport to welcome him.

Palermo's announcement came a day after the dismissal of Renato Paiva, who could not withstand the negative streak in the Brasileirão. The Portuguese coach had been announced in July but managed only one victory in ten games, leaving Fortaleza in the second-to-last place in Serie A and eliminated from the Libertadores.

Palermo, in turn, brings with him experience in different leagues across Latin America. His most recent work was with Olimpia in Paraguay, where he won the 2023 Clausura and achieved good results in national competitions. Previously, he managed teams such as Godoy Cruz, Arsenal de Sarandí, Platense, Aldosivi, and Unión Española. He also had a stint in Mexican football with Pachuca.

Palermo's debut is scheduled for September 13, against Vitória, in the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship, at Arena Castelão. The match will kick off at 4 PM (Brasília time).

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