Gazeta Esportiva.com
·11 de março de 2026
Marcos Antônio on first meeting with Roger Machado at São Paulo

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·11 de março de 2026

This Wednesday, Roger Machado, the new coach of São Paulo, led his second training session with the squad. After the session, midfielder Marcos Antônio commented on his first contact with the coach.
“He shared his game philosophy with us, and we’re going to adapt as quickly as possible so we can put it into practice already in tomorrow’s match,” said Marcos Antônio.
In addition to talking about the start of work with the new coach, he also looked ahead to the match against Chapecoense, which will take place this Thursday at 8 p.m. (Brasília time) at Canindé, for the fifth round of the Brazilian Championship.
“We are very focused on winning this match so we can stay at the top of the table. It’s been very positive for everyone, and that’s important. We’re very happy and we’re going after this victory,” he stated.
Last Thursday, São Paulo officially announced the renewal of Marcos Antônio’s contract with the club. Now, the midfielder’s new contract is valid until December 31, 2030. The player, therefore, celebrated.
“I’m very happy to continue here at the club, very happy that everyone is helping me here. It’s an important renewal for me, and the most important thing is the group, it’s the club. So I’ll keep doing my best, working hard to help the club,” said the São Paulo midfielder enthusiastically.
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