Pezzolano unveiled at Inter, eyes big 2026 season | OneFootball

Paulo Pezzolano was announced as the new coach of Internacional for the 2026 season last Thursday, with a contract signed until the end of next year. The coach was officially presented this Friday in a press conference at Beira-Rio.

“Very proud to start being part of this family. I am very eager to start. I want to see the fans in the stadium. Inter has a good team. Good players. I am convinced that we have a great team and that's why I'm here and that we can have a great year,” said the new commander.

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Relationship with Abel Braga and offers from Europe

The coach also spoke about his relationship with Abel Braga, the technical director of Internacional, who will now work directly alongside him at the club.

“He is a historic coach. He is a spectacular person whom I met a few days ago, but I already saw the great human being he is. I will learn a lot with a maestro by my side,” he said when asked about his relationship with the technical director.

Pezzolano revealed that he received other offers but highlighted the significance of Internacional in his decision.

“I had offers from Europe, I wanted to stay, and I had offers to stay. But when Inter came up, a big team like Inter, it is impossible to say no,” he stated.

“Do you like a little crazy on the field?”

Pezzolano also commented on his sideline profile and how he views his work in football.

“I was honest with him (Abel). When they called me, I was honest. ‘Do you like a little crazy on the field?’ That's how I feel about football. I live the game and will work to get 100% from all the athletes. The most important thing is the work. I don't like to talk too much because we can say beautiful things, but I like the field to speak for me and the players to speak for me too,” he said.

In Brazilian football, the Uruguayan led Cruzeiro in the 2022 season, when he led the team to win the Série B title of the Brazilian Championship, with early access to the national elite.

Plan B

During his presentation press conference last Thursday, Abel Braga revealed that Tite was the first name sought by Internacional for the coach position, but the coach ended up being announced by Cruzeiro.

“Being plan B, behind Tite, a guy like me, 42 years old, is a pride. He is a World Cup runner-up. For me, it is an honor,” said Paulo Pezzolano, referring to the inquiries made by the club.

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