No deal with Renato, Vasco target Artur Jorge as main option | OneFootball

Vasco's search for a new coach reached a decisive chapter after the football board meeting this Monday (24). According to journalist Lucas Pedrosa and the portal ge, the name Artur Jorge is the consensus and the absolute priority of the board at the moment. The Portuguese coach, who won the Brazilian Championship and the Libertadores in 2024 with Botafogo, is seen as the ideal profile to maximize the current Vasco squad.

The board understands that, although Fernando Diniz's work did not deliver results, the squad has characteristics that can be better utilized with a more vertical game and a more solid defensive system. Artur Jorge, currently at Al-Rayyan in Qatar, fits these requirements. Despite the enthusiasm, the operation is complex: the coach has a release clause estimated at R$ 30 million and earns over R$ 5 million per month in Asia.

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Market Mapping and Alternatives

In addition to the Portuguese coach, Argentine Marcelo Gallardo is another name that has unanimous approval from the board led by president Pedrinho. Both are considered experienced professionals in knockout tournaments and managing star-studded squads. However, Vasco has not yet made official proposals, limiting itself to inquiries to understand the financial viability and the professionals' desire to work in Brazil in 2026.

Other names were consulted but did not progress. Leonardo Jardim and Carlos Carvalhal were ruled out for not showing interest in working in the country at this time. Rafael Guanaes and Martín Demichelis appeared on internal lists as “outside the box” options, but without the same level of favoritism. The board's goal is to have the new coach lined up by the derby against Fluminense next Sunday (1).

Director Admar Lopes and president Pedrinho have several options on the table – Photo: CBF

The Situation with Renato Gaúcho

Even with the focus on Artur Jorge, the name Renato Gaúcho remains alive behind the scenes at São Januário. The coach was one of the first to be approached and gave a positive signal for talks. Being unemployed and living in Rio de Janeiro, Renato is seen as the most viable option logistically and financially, should the attempts for “top-tier” foreign names not succeed. However, information indicates that Vasco was startled by the coach's salary demands.

Thus, Vasco is trying to entice Artur Jorge with the sporting project and the return to competitiveness in Brazilian football, where he recently had success. The Vasco board considered the first contacts “reasonable,” indicating there is room for negotiation on salary values, since the coach is aware that the standards in Qatar are unrealistic for the national reality. Negotiations are expected to intensify in the coming hours.

Artur Jorge was Brazilian and Libertadores champion with Botafogo – Photo: Botafogo Publicity

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