Ex-São Paulo boss Zubeldía unveiled as new Fluminense manager | OneFootball

On Thursday afternoon, Fluminense confirmed the arrival of Luis Zubeldía, former São Paulo coach, to lead the team. The Argentine signed with the Rio de Janeiro club until the end of 2026. Along with him, assistant coaches Maxi Cuberas, Carlos Gruezo, and Alejandro Escobar are also joining, as well as fitness coach Lucas Vivas.

Zubeldía arrives at Fluminense three months after leaving São Paulo. The coach was dismissed from Tricolor Paulista in June, after a tough 3-1 defeat to Vasco at Morumbis, in the Brazilian Championship.

At the Rio club, he will replace Renato Gaúcho, who resigned from his position last Tuesday, after drawing 1-1 with Lanús and being eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Copa Sudamericana.

The Argentine coach will begin his work with Fluminense this Friday, leading his first training session at CT Carlos Castilho.

During his time at São Paulo, Zubeldía completed 85 matches, accumulating 37 wins, 28 draws, and 20 losses.

Possible Debut

If registered in the BID, the coach could make his debut for Fluminense as early as this Sunday, when the team faces Botafogo in the Brasileirão. The match is scheduled for 4 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã.

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