Grêmio announce Mano Menezes' departure | OneFootball

Grêmio announced this Tuesday (6th) the departure of coach Mano Menezes.

His contract with the club was set to end at the end of this year.

In a statement, the board thanked the professional for his services.

Earlier, the coach had already published a farewell message to the Tricolor.

At the moment, the favorite to take over the position is the Portuguese Luís Castro, former Botafogo coach.

According to ESPN, he is considered the "only possible replacement" and negotiations are already underway for a two-year contract.

Mano’s Second Stint

Mano returned to Grêmio in April of this year, twenty years after his first time at the club.

This year, the coach accumulated 14 wins, 12 draws, and 13 losses in 39 matches played.

With him, Grêmio finished the Brasileirão in 9th place, securing a spot in the Copa Sudamericana.

Mano went through moments of great instability during the season, especially after the home defeat to Sport.

But the team improved throughout the second half of the season, also thanks to reinforcements signed in the middle of the year.

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