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The recent dismissal of Renato Gaúcho hit like a bomb behind the scenes and immediately left a vacancy in Vasco’s technical command. The board now needs to act quickly and precisely to find a replacement capable of restoring order, rebuilding the squad’s confidence, and guiding the team through the rest of the season. With the fans’ natural demand for competitive football, the club is now looking at unemployed professionals as possible options.

Fortunately, the market offers a wide range of profiles, from idols with a strong connection to the shirt to experienced international names. Below, we detail some coaches who are available and could perfectly take over the clipboard at São Januário.

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Available Brazilian coaches for Vasco

Tite

The former Brazil National Team coach is currently available after being dismissed by Cruzeiro. At 65, Tite was unable to put together a long run with the Minas Gerais side. Although his staff is prioritizing offers from abroad, especially from the Middle East, he stands out as one of the biggest technical names currently available in the country.

Tite is coming off an underwhelming spell at Cruzeiro – Photo: Thais Magalhães/Cruzeiro

Jorginho

At 61, the Rio native is a familiar name to Vasco fans, having already had spells as head coach in the 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2022 seasons. A follower of the 4-2-3-1 tactical system, Jorginho has been without a club since leaving Coritiba on November 13, 2024. His experience and deep knowledge of the club’s structure always make him a viable alternative in times of structural transition.

Jorginho is always a name linked with Colina – Photo: Daniel RAMALHO/VASCO

Paulo Autuori

At 69, the experienced coach has a spell at São Januário on his résumé from 2013, when he ended up leaving while citing dissatisfaction with constant salary delays at the club. With a long and successful career in football – including a Libertadores title and a Club World Cup with São Paulo, Autuori has been available on the market since ending his stint with Peru’s Sporting Cristal in early April 2026. His leadership and vast experience could bring the necessary authority to calm things down within the squad.

Paulo Autuori could work on two fronts in football – Photo: Disclosure / Santos FC

Ramon Menezes

At 53, Ramon has an undeniable connection with the Colina Histórica, as it was the club he played for the most during his professional career. He also coached the first team in 2020 and worked as an assistant coach at the club. More recently, in early October 2025, he ended his stint in charge of Brazil’s U-20 and U-23 national teams. His bond with the terraces and his preference for the 4-2-3-1 system make him an immediate and natural option.

Ramon Menezes during his spell with the Giant in 2020 – Photo: Carlos Gregório Jr/Vasco

Roger Machado

At 51, the coach from Rio Grande do Sul is trying to bounce back after inconsistent spells in Brazilian football. His most recent job was very short-lived: he left São Paulo on May 13, 2026, dismissed right after the Copa do Brasil elimination against Juventude. Before that, he had coached Internacional, departing in September 2025. Known for trying to implement a more cerebral and tactical style of football, he would be an interesting choice if the club were looking for a strategic restructuring of the squad.

Roger Machado is a name who could bring defensive stability – Photo: Wagner Meier/Getty Images

Unemployed foreign profiles

Hernán Crespo

As a bet on an international profile, the 50-year-old Argentine stands out as a very high-profile name. A Copa Sudamericana champion with a style focused on the 3-4-1-2 formation, Crespo recently built part of his career in the Middle East with teams such as Al-Duhail and Al-Ain. His last job, however, was in charge of São Paulo, which he left on March 9, 2026, and he is fully available to listen to offers from Vasco.

Hernán Crespo is the preferred coach of part of the fanbase – Photo: Rubens Chiri e Miguel Schincariol/São Paulo

Martín Palermo

The iconic 52-year-old former center-forward has experienced recent extremes in his coaching career. The Argentine managed to win the Paraguayan Championship with Olimpia at the end of 2024, but had a dramatic spell in Brazilian football the following year. He took over Fortaleza in September 2025 and was dismissed in December of the same year after failing to prevent the Ceará side from being relegated to Série B. Available, “El Loco” is another one who could seek redemption by taking over the Rio club.

Martín Palermo had a spell at Fortaleza – Photo: Reprodução/TV Leão/Fortaleza

Ramon Díaz

Football irony means that Ramon Díaz’s most recent dismissal is directly linked to the Giant of the Hill. The experienced Argentine coach was dismissed by Internacional on November 29, 2025, right after Colorado suffered a crushing 5-1 defeat precisely against the cross of Malta side. With just 13 matches in charge of the team from Rio Grande do Sul and a 38% success rate, Díaz and his assistant Emiliano were let go and remain available on the market for new challenges.

Ramón and Emiliano Díaz saved Vasco in 2023 – Photo: Leandro Amorim/Vasco

Diego Alonso

At 51, Uruguayan Diego Alonso rounds out the list as a profile with solid international experience and also a preference for the 4-2-3-1 system. With previous jobs at Spain’s Sevilla, the Uruguay national team, and Inter Miami in the United States, his most recent role was in charge of Panathinaikos in Greece, which ended in late October 2024. Without a club since then, he is waiting for offers and fits the profile of modern foreign coaches Vasco could sound out.

Diego Alonso recently coached in Greece – Photo: Disclosure/Panathinaikos FC

Ricardo Gareca

The 68-year-old Argentine is unemployed after his recent departure from the Chile national team. He was unable to survive the terrible results in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Despite the setback, “El Tigre” has enormous South American experience and has already expressed the desire to return to the day-to-day work of a club.

Ricardo Gareca was Chile’s head coach – Photo: Marcelo Hernandez/Getty Images)

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