Rafael Guanaes turns down offer to take charge at Botafogo | OneFootball

Rafael Guanaes refused the proposal from Botafogo. The coach of Mirassol was the plan A of the Rio de Janeiro club to replace Davide Ancelotti, who left Fogão last Wednesday. The information was initially disclosed by GE.

The 44-year-old coach has a contract until the end of 2026 with Mirassol and chose to stay with the team for the Copa Libertadores. If he chose to leave, the coach or the interested club would have to pay a fine equivalent to all the remaining salaries until the end of the contract.

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Rafael Guanaes was elected the best coach of the Brazilian Championship by CBF after the campaign carried out with Mirassol this season. The coach renewed his contract with the São Paulo club until the end of 2026, indicating the appreciation of his work on the national scene.

Under Rafael Guanaes' command, Mirassol presented consistent numbers that help explain the team's good performance. In 37 matches, the coach achieved 18 victories, 13 draws, and only six losses, reaching a success rate of 60.4%.

The team scored 62 goals during the period and conceded 37, in addition to recording 11 games without being scored against. According to SofaScore, offensively, they created 88 big chances and needed, on average, 8.3 shots to score, while defensively they allowed 13.4 shots to concede a goal. The team also maintained an average of 51.1% ball possession, highlighting a balance between game control, offensive efficiency, and defensive solidity.

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