Teixeira confirms Vojvoda will stay in charge at Santos: "Full confidence" | OneFootball

This Sunday, Santos hosted Red Bull Bragantino at the Neo Química Arena in Itaquera and ended in a goalless draw. After the match, which marked the fourth game without a win for Peixe, president Marcelo Teixeira defended coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda and assured the Argentine's continuation in charge of the team.

“We have complete confidence in Juan (Vojvoda)'s work. I said this at the end of the year and I spoke with you also in this year of 2026. The coach's work is something that requires time. He has been with Santos for about six months. We keep demanding results, often without having much human resources, and at the same time, we end up changing coaches, thinking that the only responsibility is his, and it is not. The responsibility is ours, it is the board's, it is everyone's who is part of this reconstruction process,” said the president.

Hired by Santos in August 2025, Vojvoda came close to relegation while leading the team last season, but Marcelo Teixeira always assured the Argentine's continuation, regardless of the results. Since arriving at Baixada Santista, there have been 23 matches, with seven wins, 11 draws, and five losses, with a 47% success rate.

“We know the fans want results, want Santos to compete for titles, but there is necessary time for all this to happen. We are balancing financial issues. There were times when there was a lot of talk about indebting the club to sign players, and that will not happen,” he continued.

“We cannot be irresponsible, make wrong decisions, and further indebt Santos. I withstand this pressure and understand this scenario because back in the 2000s, when we weren't competing for titles, the pressure was the same,” he concluded.

Teixeira reveals activity in the market, but is vague about names

The president of Santos also emphasized the need for reinforcements. Despite being active in this market, with four signings made, Marcelo Teixeira stated that more negotiations are underway, but did not reveal the names.

“We are on the right track. I will not talk about names. Santos needs to confirm the signings. It is no use buying names and the clubs asking to keep them secret, because everyone has their priorities,” he concluded.

Santos' situation in the Paulistão

With the result, Santos reached six points, but remains in ninth position in the Campeonato Paulista. The top eight advance to the second phase of the State Championship. The bottom two are relegated.

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