Botafogo announce sacking of manager Martín Anselmi | OneFootball

On Sunday afternoon, Botafogo announced the dismissal of coach Martín Anselmi. Despite the victory over Bragantino last Saturday, the Rio de Janeiro club decided to part ways with the Argentine.

In a statement, the Glorioso thanked the coach and his technical staff and revealed that they opted for the dismissal because they did not see “the evolution, progress, and results” expected from a “champion club.”

“Although we have great appreciation for Anselmi and his technical staff, as well as much respect for his dedication and work ethic, we did not see the evolution, progress, and results we expect from a champion club, and we believe a change is necessary to achieve our goals this season and beyond. Thus, the Club will follow other paths in its sports project,” wrote the club.

The under-20 team coach, Rodrigo Bellão, will take over the club on an interim basis.

Anselmi's Numbers at Botafogo

Anselmi was announced by Botafogo in December 2025 and began his work on January 4th. Since then, the Argentine led the team in 18 matches, with only seven victories.

Under his command, the Glorioso won the Taça Rio, a tournament contested by clubs that did not qualify for the semifinals of the Campeonato Carioca, but were eliminated in the third phase of the Pre-Libertadores and currently occupy the 15th position in the Brazilian Championship.

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