Abel Braga linked with Fluminense after Renato Gaúcho's exit | OneFootball

The departure of Renato Gaúcho opens up opportunities for changes at Fluminense. While Marcão, the permanent assistant, takes over as interim coach and will lead the team against Botafogo, Abel Braga emerges behind the scenes as a possible replacement.

According to the portal O Globo, the coach, who ended his career in 2022 and worked as a technical coordinator for Vasco in 2023, could immediately take on the role of technical director. At the same time, he is considering the possibility of coaching the team until the end of the season, while maintaining the plan to focus on the executive position next year.

Abel's close relationship with president Mário Bittencourt and vice president Mattheus Montenegro strengthens his candidacy, especially in an election year. With four stints at Fluminense, Abel knows the club and its internal politics, frequently participating in events in Laranjeiras.

The tricolor board is holding meetings this Wednesday to decide on the new leader for the remainder of the season.

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