Fluminense secured Marcão as their head coach through the end of the 2026 season following another impressive victory on Saturday. The Rio de Janeiro club defeated Remo 2-1 at home in a comeback performance during the 24th round of the Brasileirão, prompting club president Matheus Montenegro to confirm the coaching decision immediately after the match.
Marcão, a club legend who previously served as part of Fluminense’s coaching staff, assumed temporary control after Argentine manager Luis Zubeldía’s departure. The former defensive midfielder has made a strong start to his tenure, beginning with a 3-2 triumph over Palmeiras before orchestrating Fluminense’s advancement to the Libertadores quarterfinals in a crucial encounter in Mendoza. The coach expressed satisfaction with how the club handled the confirmation process transparently, noting that discussions occurred before the Remo match but remained private until after the final whistle.
Currently positioned fourth in the domestic standings with 41 points, Fluminense maintains title aspirations despite trailing Athletico-PR slightly in the table. The team will continue their campaign against Furacão next Sunday in the 25th round before shifting focus to continental competition, where they face Platense in September’s Libertadores quarterfinals, with the first leg scheduled for the Maracanã.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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