André Jardine loses assistant as Paulo Víctor takes Brazil Under-20 role | OneFootball

Club América have suffered a significant departure, with Paulo Víctor leaving to take charge of Brazil Under-20s. According to Americayya.net, it was made official today, with the role geared towards the 2028 Olympic Games.

Rumours had circulated for weeks that Brazil were monitoring the assistant. Jardine acknowledged the approach, while stressing there was nothing official at the time and that several candidates were interviewed, including Paulo.

Paulo has been Jardine’s right-hand man since the coach arrived at Club América. Jardine appointed him as assistant, bringing him in from Palmeiras.

He led opponent analysis and tactical planning, so his exit removes a key figure from the staff. Attention now turns to who Jardine names as his new assistant.

The timing is notable, given he has been influential in negotiations for players such as Raphael Veiga, whom he knew at Palmeiras, and Vinicius Lima. The move is viewed as a major opportunity in his coaching career.

Source: Americayya.net