Vasco’s search for new manager: see who’s favourite for the job | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama has initiated contacts to hire Renato Gaúcho as the new team coach. After the dismissal of Fernando Diniz on Sunday, the club's management made the first inquiry on Monday with the coach's staff to assess the possibility of an agreement.

So far, there is no official proposal formalized. However, the conversations are considered positive behind the scenes, and there is an expectation of progress in the negotiations in the coming days.

Renato has been without a club since September 24, 2025, when he left the command of Fluminense. The fact that the coach is in Rio de Janeiro is seen as a factor that may facilitate the negotiations.

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Renato Gaúcho during his time managing Fluminense — Photo: André Durão

Renato Gaúcho is the favorite of Vasco's management

Internally, Renato Gaúcho appears as the main candidate at the moment. Although other coaches have been approached, he is leading the race for the position.

Immediately after Fernando Diniz's departure, Vasco's leadership met to define the ideal profile for the new coach. The club is looking for a coach who can leverage the positive aspects of the previous work, especially in offensive construction, but who also has strong group management skills.

The turbulent start in the Brazilian Championship has increased the pressure for a decisive choice. Behind the scenes, there is an understanding that there is no room for error in defining the new coach.

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Vasco wants to accelerate negotiations after a failed attempt in 2024

This is not the first time Vasco has tried to hire Renato Gaúcho. In December 2024, the current management approached the coach, who chose not to accept the offer at that time.

Now, the scenario is different. Free in the market and with a good relationship with the Rio environment, Renato emerges as the main bet to take over the command of Vasco for the continuation of the 2026 season.

The tendency is for the management to advance in the negotiations in the coming days, aiming to announce the new coach as soon as possible and provide stability to the squad for the continuation of the Brasileirão.

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