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Celso Silva is expected to replace Rosana Augusto in Flamengo’s women’s team

Flamengo announced this Thursday (16) the dismissal of coach Rosana Augusto from the women’s professional team. On the other hand, the club is already in advanced talks with the likely replacement. He is Celso Silva, who was in São Paulo’s youth setup.

According to information released by the page ‘FlaZoeiro’, and confirmed by the Coluna do Fla reporting team, only a few details remain before the contract is signed. In addition, Celso resigned from São Paulo’s U-20 team this Thursday (16).

Celso has already worked at Flamengo, between 2015 and 2020, when he was assistant coach of the women’s team. He later became head coach, a role he held at the Red-and-Black until 2022, when he was reassigned to the U-20 team. In 2023, he led the team that won the Women’s Copinha.

WHY DID FLAMENGO FIRE ROSANA AUGUSTO?

Rosana Augusto arrived at Flamengo with the team in a delicate situation in the 2025 Brasileirão and led a turnaround that took the team to the quarterfinals. In addition, the coach received a lot of praise from the squad, especially from the experienced center forward Cristiane.

However, the club announced it will make financial adjustments in women’s football and will prioritize investment in the academy. The news landed like a “bomb” among journalists who cover the day-to-day of the sport, drawing criticism of Flamengo, which will supposedly invest less in the team.

WHAT DID FLAMENGO SAY ABOUT THE DISMISSAL?

“The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo announces that coach Rosana Augusto will no longer be in charge of the women’s professional football team after a mutual agreement.

Flamengo thanks the coach for her services over this period and wishes her great success in the next stage of her career.

Her replacement will be announced soon. Planning for 2026 is already underway and there will be a budget readjustment.

Reinforcing the DNA ‘Craque o Flamengo faz em casa’ (Flamengo makes stars at home), the Red-and-Black will continue to bet on academy-developed youngsters, as has happened this season with center backs Barraca and Núbia, right back Ana Laura, left back Diovanna, defensive midfielder Letícia, attacking midfielder Mariana, and forwards Duda Rodrigues and Laysa.

It is worth noting that in recent years, Flamengo has won the first edition of the Copinha, the U-20 Brazilian Championship, and the State U-20 twice.”

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