Flamengo hold talks with possible new coach, weigh up offer | OneFootball

Who is the new coach being sounded out by Flamengo?

Flamengo announced on May 14 the dismissal of head coach Bruno Pivetti. As a result, the club’s board is active in the market in search of a new coach for the under-20 team. One of the candidates to take over the role is Fernando Oliveira, manager of Red Bull Bragantino’s youth team.

According to journalist Venê Casagrande, the Flamengo board held a video conference interview with Fernando Oliveira to learn about his playing model and present Mengão’s project. After viewing the conversation positively, the Rubro-Negro is expected to make an official offer in the coming days.

What is the current situation of Bragantino’s under-20 team?

Bragantino is currently sixth in the Brasileirão table, with 21 points. After 13 rounds, Fernando Oliveira’s team has six wins, three draws, and four losses.

How did Bruno Pivetti arrive at Flamengo?

Pivetti took over Flamengo’s under-20 team in 2025, right after the squad won the Libertadores under coach Cleber dos Santos. One of the new manager’s first challenges was a clash with Barcelona (ESP) in the age-group Club World Cup. After a thrilling 2-2 draw, the Most Beloved came out on top in the penalty shootout.

However, since then, Flamengo has been inconsistent at the under-20 level. In last year’s Brasileirão, the Most Beloved was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Cruzeiro on penalties. In the 2026 Libertadores, the Rubro-Negro went in as the heavy favorite against Santiago Wanderers (CHI), but lost the final in a penalty shootout.

What are Bruno Pivetti’s numbers at Flamengo?

Bruno Pivetti took over the under-20 side in July 2025 and led the team in 40 matches, recording 22 wins, eight draws, and ten losses. In other words, the coach leaves Flamengo with a 61.6% win rate.

What is Flamengo Under-20’s next match?

Still without a coach, the Crias do Ninho return to the pitch this Wednesday (27) to face América-MG. The match will be played at 3:00 p.m. (Brasília time), with the Minas Gerais club as the home side, in the 14th round of the age-group Brasileirão. As usual, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match.

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