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What was Vitória's new signing for this season?

Vitória introduced new additions to the Football Department this 2025 season. Last Wednesday (03), the team from Bahia announced the hiring of Cléber dos Santos as the new assistant coach for the main team.

In a press conference, Fábio Mota, president of Vitória, confirmed Rodrigo Chagas as the head coach and subsequently introduced Cléber dos Santos as part of the new coaching staff. Thus, the professional returns to work after leaving Flamengo at the start of the season.

DID CLÉBER DOS SANTOS REPLACE FILIPE LUÍS AT FLAMENGO?

Cléber dos Santos was hired by Flamengo in October 2024, marking the departure of Filipe Luís from the under-20 team to take over the professionals. Thus, he became the immediate replacement for the current head coach of the main team of Mengão.

It's important to note that Cléber dos Santos also ended up replacing Filipe Luís in the 2025 season, this time with the professionals. This happened because, while the main squad was in preseason in the United States, he was the one who led the alternative squad of Rubro-Negro in the first games of the Campeonato Carioca.

WHEN DID CLÉBER DOS SANTOS LEAVE FLAMENGO?

As soon as Luiz Eduardo Baptista (Bap) took over the presidency of Flamengo, some internal changes were made in the club. During these changes, Cléber dos Santos ended up being dismissed from his position as the under-20 coach of Fla.

WHEN WILL CLÉBER DOS SANTOS MAKE HIS DEBUT FOR VITÓRIA?

Cléber dos Santos is set to make his debut for Vitória on September 13 (Saturday), when the team faces Fortaleza, in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. In summary, the match will kick off at 4 PM (Brasília time) at the Castelão Stadium.

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