Ex-São Paulo man takes charge of Minas Gerais side | OneFootball

Athletic announced this Saturday the hiring of Alex as the new coach of the team for the remainder of the season. The manager began his coaching career with São Paulo’s under-20 team in 2021.

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The former player takes over the Minas Gerais club after the departure of Portuguese coach Rui Duarte, who was dismissed following the team’s relegation to Módulo II of the Campeonato Mineiro.

Last season, Alex was in charge of Operário-PR, and also gained experience at Antalyaspor in Turkey and at Avaí. Now, he begins a new chapter in his career, where he will lead the team in the Série B of the Brazilian Championship, as well as the 2026 Copa do Brasil.

The new coach will be assisted by João Paulo Cavalcanti and José Roberto Lucini, who will join the technical staff and strengthen the club’s planning for the competitions.

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