Botafogo's new manager, Franclim Carvalho, arrives in Rio de Janeiro | OneFootball

On Friday night, Franclim Cavalho, Botafogo’s new head coach, arrived in Rio de Janeiro. In an interview with BotafogoTV, the manager, who landed at Galeão Airport, said that being back at Glorioso is “a huge happiness.”

“I can consider myself lucky”

“A huge happiness, it’s an honor to be back here. It’s been exactly two years since I arrived here for the first time. I can consider myself lucky to be here a second time. Obviously, it’s a huge honor and the happiness is visible on my face. The eagerness to get to work is huge. These last few days were a bit hectic getting here, now it’s about meeting the squad,” said Franclim in his first words as Botafogo head coach.

Carvalho, who already coached 11 players from the current Alvinegro squad during his spell as assistant coach in 2024, highlighted the importance of knowing some of the names in the squad. “I’ve already been in touch with the players. Knowing the players helps, I spoke with some I already knew. For me, it’s a huge help to know the whole structure. We save time, which is something we don’t have much of. It’s important to win, and on Sunday we begin a new phase, a new life,” he said.

Familiar face

Franclim Carvalho will once again represent Botafogo. A member of Artur Jorge’s coaching staff during the coach’s time at the club in 2024 — now at Cruzeiro —, he now returns to take charge of Glorioso. Formerly an assistant, Franclim now takes over as the team’s head coach.

Alongside Franclim Carvalho, assistants Luis Felipe and Luís Viegas are also joining Botafogo, as well as fitness coach Fábio Monteiro and goalkeeping coach Ricardo Matos.

This will not be Franclim’s first experience as a head coach. In 2022, he had the opportunity to manage Belenenses, a club where he had previously worked as an assistant. On that occasion, he remained for 18 matches, with a record of three wins, six draws, and nine losses.

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