After Paulista Under-17 exit, Corinthians sack coach Raphael Laruccia | OneFootball

On Tuesday, Corinthians announced the dismissal of coach Raphael Laruccia, the manager of Timão’s U-17 team. The decision came a few days after the club’s elimination in the round of 16 of the Paulista Championship for the category.

According to Corinthians, while the new coaching staff is not yet announced, U-17 training sessions will be led by assistants Valdeir Santos, from the U-16s, and Zé Augusto, from the U-20s.

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Decisive eliminations

In addition to the elimination in the Paulista Championship, when the young Timão were beaten by RB Bragantino 3–2 on aggregate, another factor that weighed in Laruccia’s dismissal was Corinthians’ exit in the first phase of the national championship for the category.

Laruccia had been at Corinthians since 2024, when he arrived to take charge of the U-17s. However, during his short stint at the club, he also coached the U-20s and even led the senior team for three rounds of last year’s Brazilian Championship.

In total, he led the U-17s in 62 matches, with 38 wins, 11 draws, and 13 losses. With the U-20s, he recorded six wins, six draws, and nine losses.

Raphael Laruccia – (Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians)

Read Corinthians’ full statement on Raphael Laruccia’s dismissal:

“The Athlete Development Department of Sport Club Corinthians Paulista announces the dismissal of Raphael Laruccia from the position of head coach of the U-17 team. Assistant coach Milton Gomes is also leaving the Club.

The assistant coaches of the U-16s, Valdeir Santos, and the U-20s, Zé Augusto, will lead training sessions until the new coaching staff is finalized.

The youth football department thanks the professionals for their services to the Club and wishes them success in the continuation of their careers.”

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