Thiago Neves starts as Bangu coach, debuts v Tricolor Wednesday | OneFootball

Revealed as one of the great names in the recent history of Fluminense, the former midfielder Thiago Neves is starting a new chapter in football. The ex-player was announced this Monday as the new coach of the under-20 team of Bangu.

Thiago Neves' debut on the sidelines will already feature a special reunion: the opponent will be none other than Fluminense. The teams will face each other next Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Vale das Laranjeiras Training Center for the Copa Rio Sub-20.

Before officially taking the position, Thiago Neves had been participating in the routine of the club in the West Zone. About two weeks ago, he received an invitation from Bangu's management to follow the day-to-day of the football department and became part of the technical staff as part of the transition process to a career off the field.

Recently, the former midfielder completed the Coach License B and Sports Management courses from the CBF, an important step to start his journey as a coach.

Memorable stint with Fluminense

Revealed by Paraná Clube, Thiago Neves built a distinguished career in Brazilian and international football. However, it was with the Fluminense jersey that the midfielder gained great national prominence.

With the Tricolor, the player won important titles such as the 2007 Copa do Brasil and the 2012 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. Additionally, he was one of the protagonists of the runner-up campaign in the Copa Libertadores da América in 2008 with Fluminense.

The former midfielder ended his playing career in 2021, defending Sport Recife. Now, he begins his journey as a coach, precisely against an opponent that marked his history on the field.

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