Cauan Almeida discusses chance to take charge at Avaí | OneFootball

Avaí announced Cauan Almeida as the new coach for 2026. The 36-year-old coach has had stints with Corinthians and Vasco, but his most recent work was with Portuguesa.

Aiming for athlete commitment and understanding the challenges of Série B, the coach expressed great satisfaction in being part of this moment for the club.

“Happy and proud to join Avaí. Since the first contact I had with the club a few months ago, I was very motivated by the professional tone of the conversation with the management. After that, I received some offers, but I believed in the challenge of being here and taking on this opportunity,” said the new commander.

“We know the situation the club is in. But we also know the strength of Avaí. I am optimistic about the team assembly. Our management knows the market, as do we, who have experience in various football scenarios. What will be non-negotiable is that we want competitive athletes, who understand the game model, but above all, who respect the identity of Avaí and understand the weight and responsibility of wearing this jersey,” highlighted the coach.

The coach also highlighted the strength of the club's youth academy, the current Série B U-20 champion. Cauan Almeida believes that the identity of Avaí is already present in the athletes.

“Avaí has a youth academy that has already produced great athletes who are making a name for themselves in major clubs, including the Brazilian National Team. In our current squad, we have athletes who have already shown potential during the Série B and who will certainly have our attention. Especially because they already understand Avaí's identity,” he concluded.

The coach will debut at Ressacada on January 7, against Barra, in a match valid for the Campeonato Catarinense.

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