Stay or go at Vasco? Pedrinho decides Diniz's future after final | OneFootball

The runner-up position in the Copa do Brasil and the inconsistent campaign at the end of 2025 have put Fernando Diniz's work under the spotlight, but the management of Vasco da Gama already has a verdict on the future. According to journalist Jorge Nicola, there is no interest from president Pedrinho in changing the technical command for the next season.

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The reason for staying

Despite the numbers considered “poor” in this second stint — 43 games, with 18 losses and only a 42% success rate — Diniz has strong internal support. The assessment of the football leadership, led by Pedrinho and Felipe, is that the interval between the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026 is too short to start a drastic break in the technical staff.

Long contract at Vasco

Besides the logistical issue, the president's personal appreciation for the coach's style and confidence in his ability to recover players weighed in the balance. Diniz's contract is valid until December 2026 and, barring an unexpected turnaround, he will be the commander when the squad returns in January.

Diniz remains despite losing the title – Photo: Thiago Ribeiro

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