Vasco open talks and sound out manager Vítor Pereira | OneFootball

In search of a new coach after unsuccessful moves in the market, Vasco made official contact with Portuguese manager Vítor Pereira. The coach has been available on the market since last week, when he left Nottingham Forest after being dismissed despite meeting the goal of keeping the team from relegation to England’s second division.

The information was first reported by the channel Atenção, Vascaínos!. The manager, who has already worked in Brazilian football with Corinthians and Flamengo, heard the project presented by football executive Admar Lopes and asked for two days to think and officially respond to the invitation from the Gigante da Colina.

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Search for a manager becomes Vasco’s absolute priority

Vasco is racing against time behind the scenes to sign a replacement for Renato Gaúcho, who was dismissed in June. The board is in a hurry to define the technical command because the first-team squad is already in the final stretch of training during the World Cup break and has a crucial match scheduled against Vitória in the Brazilian Championship.

If the Portuguese professional turns down the offer, the chances are high that permanent assistant Bruno Lazaroni will lead the team from the touchline in Salvador. The administrative leadership of CRVG is trying to speed up talks with investors to provide financial guarantees in the negotiations and lift the group of players from 17th place in the standings.

Who is Vítor Pereira?

Born in Portugal, the 57-year-old coach is an experienced name in international football. His main standout moment in Europe came while in charge of Porto, where he won back-to-back national titles, in addition to spells with teams such as Greece’s Olympiacos, China’s Shanghai SIPG, and England’s Nottingham Forest.

In the Brazilian scene, the coach became known for leading Corinthians and later rivals Flamengo. Known for his strict tactical style and strong temperament on the touchline, he has won major domestic titles wherever he has been and is now considering a return to South American football.

The Portuguese manager was at Nottingham Forest – Photo: Reuters/Andrew Boyers

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