Why Fluminense have made Marcão permanent

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·23 August 2026

Why Fluminense have made Marcão permanent

Fluminense have officially confirmed Marcão as the team’s head coach.

The announcement was made by president Mattheus Montenegro after the win over Remo in the Brazilian Championship, bringing the coach’s interim spell to an end.

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Despite the change in status, the coach’s contractual situation remains the same, according to ge.

See below:

No new deal: Marcão did not sign a new contract and remains a permanent employee of the club’s football department.
No "expiration date": Although the immediate focus is on the final stretch of 2026, the board will assess the team’s performance at the end of the season. If the overall result is positive, the coaching staff could be kept on for 2027.

What led to the decision?

The board, including general director Mário Bittencourt, had already made the decision even before kickoff against Remo, but chose to wait until after the match to make the announcement. The main factors that worked in Marcão’s favor were:

On-field performance: In three matches, the team recorded two wins and one draw, securing qualification for the Libertadores quarter-finals.
Restored confidence: The coach managed to lift the squad’s spirits, getting the team to play well and bringing the fans closer again.
Man-management: His excellent relationship with the players, combined with his long-standing friendship with key figures in the team, such as Thiago Silva, made the transition easier.
Market situation: The board concluded that the coaching options available on the market were either financially unfeasible or did not fit the profile the club needs at the moment.

Fluminense’s next challenge under Marcão’s permanent command will be on Sunday at 11 a.m. (Brasília time) against Athletico-PR in Curitiba.

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