Fluminense are the only Rio club to keep their manager in 2026 | OneFootball

Fluminense is the only one among the major clubs in Rio de Janeiro that has not changed its coach throughout the 2026 season. Under the leadership of Luis Zubeldía, the Tricolor maintains stability in the position, in contrast to its state rivals.

All three other Carioca clubs started the year with their respective coaches but chose to make changes during the season. Flamengo fired Filipe Luís and is currently managed by Leonardo Jardim.

Vasco da Gama, in turn, opted for the departure of Fernando Diniz and secured the signing of Renato Gaúcho for the remainder of the season.

Botafogo, meanwhile, dismissed Martín Anselmi and, so far, has yet to appoint a replacement.

This scenario highlights the difference in planning among the Carioca clubs in 2026. While their rivals have undergone changes in search of better results, Fluminense is betting on the continuity of Zubeldía’s work.

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