Corinthians confirm new head coach for under-17s | OneFootball

Corinthians announced on Tuesday afternoon the hiring of the new coach for the under-17 team. The new coach is Guilherme Nascimento, who was previously at Athletico-PR.

The club did not disclose the duration of the contract. Guilherme celebrated the agreement with Timão and shared what fans can expect from his work.

“Everyone who works in football dreams of representing a fanbase of this magnitude. It’s the biggest club in Brazil, with a youth development project that is revered worldwide, and I have the opportunity to make this dream come true,” the coach enthused.

“You can expect a competitive team, one that identifies with Corinthians’ values, that fights for every inch, every possession, and seeks to be the protagonist,” he added.

“Corinthians Profile”

Guilherme will replace Raphael Laruccia, who was dismissed last month. Corinthians’ youth football executive, Erasmo Damiani, sees the “club’s profile” in the new coach. As reported by Gazeta Esportiva, the executive was responsible for leading the negotiations with the coach.

“Guilherme is a coach who will greatly add to the club’s profile. He is a qualified professional to lead us in pursuit of titles, as well as to develop athletes, which is fundamental so that in the near future we can supply the professional department with players ready to play for the first team,” said Erasmo.

The club president, Osmar Stabile, added: “It is a great pleasure to welcome a professional of Guilherme Nascimento’s caliber. We are working to organize and improve the conditions of our youth categories, and Guilherme has the characteristics we want to advance in all aspects of player development.”

Meet the Coach

Guilherme Nascimento, 36, was born in Minas Gerais and has worked in the youth setups of Betim, América-MG, Red Bull Bragantino, and Atlético-MG.

The coach had been leading Athletico-PR’s under-17 team since the start of 2025. This year, he won the Paranaense Championship in the category with Furacão, finishing the tournament undefeated.

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