Demichelis in running for Vasco job, four contenders named | OneFootball

Vasco is actively working to define the replacement for Fernando Diniz and is focusing its search on the international market. The management understands that the moment requires a strategic decision, capable of balancing immediate on-field response with a minimally sustainable project for the season.

Right after the dismissal of the former coach, Vasco's leadership began meetings to discuss the ideal profile. The internal understanding is that the investments made for 2026 demand more solid performance and consistent tactical organization, which accelerated the search for a name with greater international experience.

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Demichelis emerges as a strong name behind the scenes at Vasco

Although Brazilians like Renato Gaúcho and Rafael Guanaes are also on the agenda, there are other names on the table, including those from outside Brazil. Among the four foreign coaches analyzed, Martín Demichelis appears as the most highly rated at the moment. Internally, he is seen as a professional capable of quickly implementing an organized and competitive playing model, in addition to having experience in high-pressure environments. He is currently without a club.

Besides the Argentine, Vasco is monitoring Leonardo Jardim, considered a complex negotiation; Artur Jorge, currently at Al-Rayyan in Qatar, with a high salary (R$ 3 million); and Vítor Bruno, former assistant at Porto, seen as a modern alternative.

Sporting director Admar Lopes is a central figure in the process, mainly due to his connections in European football and knowledge of the international market.

Martín Demichelis, Leonardo Jardim, Arthur Jorge, and Vitor Bruno – Photos: SOPA Images/picture alliance, Gustavo Aleixo/Cruzeiro, Al-Rayyan and Porto Publicity

Who is Martín Demichelis?

Martín Demichelis is a former Argentine defender with a solid career in Europe, especially at Bayern Munich, where he won national and international titles. After ending his playing career, he began his coaching career in Bayern's youth categories.

He gained prominence by taking over River Plate, where he won the Argentine Championship and established an organized playing model with ball possession and high pressure. His most recent work was at Monterrey in Mexico. His profile combines experience in big clubs, demand for results, and the ability for quick reorganization — points considered fundamental by Vasco at this moment.

While the decision is pending, Bruno Lazaroni will lead Vasco temporarily in the match against Santos for the Brazilian Championship. The internal expectation is to speed up the choice so that the new coach can take over as soon as possible and participate in the immediate planning of the season.

Demichelis was Argentine champion with River Plate – Photo: Reproduction

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