Internacional announce shake-up, D’Alessandro, Mazzuco and Bisol to leave | OneFootball

Internacional announced, on the evening of this Tuesday, the departures of sporting director D’Alessandro and executive André Mazzuco. Both joined the club in 2024. The announcement came after the vice president of football, José Olavo Bisol, also left his position.

The changes are part of the restructuring of the football department after the near relegation in the 2025 Brasileirão season. In the official statement, Inter states that D’Alessandro’s departure occurred due to “personal reasons.”

Read the full statement below:

Sport Club Internacional announces changes in the Men’s Football Department. The Executive Football Director, André Mazzuco, and the Sporting Director, D’Alessandro, are leaving their positions, as part of the sector’s reorganization process for the 2026 season. In D’Alessandro’s case, the decision was made for personal reasons.

The Club thanks both professionals for their work during this period, which included significant contributions to the fifth-place finish in the 2024 Brasileirão, leading the team’s return to CT Parque Gigante with structural improvements and advances in internal processes, and the undefeated championship in the 2025 Gauchão. Also noteworthy is

D’Alessandro’s full involvement with the institution, a historic idol who reinforced the Club’s identity in the Football Department during his tenure. Inter wishes both success and achievement as they continue their careers.

Bisol resigns

José Olavo Bisol, in turn, requested to leave his position. On his social media, he stated that he made the decision after “deep reflection,” thanked the trust placed in him to assume the role, and expressed his hope that Inter will return to the “path of great achievements.”

Read the official statement on Bisol’s resignation:

Sport Club Internacional announces that the Vice President of Football, José Olavo Bisol, has requested his resignation from the position to the Club’s Management Council.

In his statement, Bisol emphasized that his decision was made because he believes Internacional currently needs a movement capable of uniting all the Club’s forces. According to him, the structural, financial, and sporting challenges ahead require an environment of greater institutional harmony.

“I believe my departure can contribute to this process. At times like these, the renewal of ideas and perspectives is healthy. I thank you for the trust placed in me when I took on this mission. I leave certain that I gave my all, with loyalty and love for the colors I have carried in my heart forever. I make myself available for the transition process and to provide any clarifications that may be necessary. I am convinced that our Inter will overcome this moment and return to the path of great achievements,” he stated.

The Club’s management thanks Bisol for his dedication and commitment throughout his time in the Football Department. He maintained transparency and dialogue even in the most difficult moments, taking on responsibilities and defending the institution. He also played an important role in the reconstruction of CT Parque Gigante after the 2024 flood, a job that directly contributed to the Club’s recovery, reflected in the fifth-place finish in the Brasileirão and the undefeated title in the 2025 Gauchão. Internacional recognizes his effort and dedication at every stage of this period.

From this moment on, the Football Department will be directly overseen by the Management Council, which will carry out the necessary actions to ensure stability in the work.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.