Ex-Vasco boss Cristóvão Borges to lead Atlético-MG, Cruzeiro rival | OneFootball

Cristóvão Borges, a coach who experienced one of the most remarkable periods in the recent history of Vasco da Gama, is close to returning to the national stage. The coach has reached an agreement to take over Tombense, a club that will compete in the first division of the Campeonato Mineiro in 2026.

The deal was confirmed by president Lane Gaviolle, who revealed that there is a verbal agreement between the parties. Cristóvão is expected to travel to Tombos next week to get to know the Alvirrubro’s facilities and sign the contract.

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Cristóvão Borges Corinthians — Photo: Marcelo Braga

Highlight at Vasco

Cristóvão rose to prominence at Vasco between 2011 and 2012, when he received his first opportunity as a head coach after years working as an assistant at clubs like Bangu, Sport, Vitória, Fluminense, Vasco, and the Brazil U-20 national team.

At Cruz-Maltino, the coach experienced his best moment. He led the team in 78 matches, with 41 wins, 18 draws, and 19 losses, achieving a 60.2% success rate. Under his command, Vasco:

Cristóvão would return to São Januário in 2017 for a second, shorter stint, lasting 11 games.

Career after Cruz-Maltino

After leaving Vasco for the second time, the coach went on to manage Bahia, Flamengo, Fluminense, Corinthians, and Athletico-PR, where he won the Campeonato Paranaense. In 2020, he lifted the Campeonato Goiano trophy with Atlético-GO.

In recent years, he alternated between periods without a club and short-term jobs, with Figueirense being his most recent team.

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Cristóvão Borges did very well with Vasco in his first stint — Photo: Carlos Gregório Jr. / Vasco

New challenge in the interior of Minas

Tombense will have a busy schedule in 2026, competing in:

If confirmed, Cristóvão will return to action after stepping away from the spotlight — and will once again encounter Minas Gerais football, now competing against clubs with strong ties to his playing career, such as Atlético-MG.

For Vasco fans, the coach’s return always brings back memories of a competitive and memorable period after the 2011 Copa do Brasil title, when the team remained among the country’s top forces under his leadership.

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