The São Paulo coach, Dorival Júnior, was confirmed as Fernando Diniz’s replacement in the Brazilian soccer team, according to a statement from the San Pablo club, where he has coached since last April.
Dorival Junior resigned as coach Sao Paulo to take charge of the national soccer team Brazilthe club reported in a statement this Sunday.
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced on Friday that Fernando Dinizappointed last year on an interim basis, had been fired in order to hire a permanent coach to prepare the team for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Dorival was the preferred option for Brazil for the position, sources indicated ReutersAfter the CBF failed to hire the Italian coach Carlo Ancelottiwho chose to extend his contract with the real Madrid.
“The Sao Paulo Football Club announces the departure of coach Dorival Júnior, who has asked to leave to take charge of the Brazilian team”the team said in a statement in xbefore Twitter.
Dorival led to Flamengo to the title of the Libertadores Cup Yet the Brazil Cup in 2022 before signing for him Sao Paulo.
He has also trained Atlético Mineiro, Atlético Paranaense, Internacional, Vasco da Gama, Fluminense and Palmeiras.
In the statement, the DT considered that his arrival at the selection of your country is a “realization of a personal dream”.
“It was only possible because I received recognition for the work done in Sao Paulo… I also want to thank the fans for all their love and support”he claimed.
The president of Sao Paulo, Julio Casaressaid that this shows that the club is on the right path.
“The invitation to Dorival is further proof that we are on the right path”said. “It only remains to wish him good luck in his new challenge”hill.
Source: Ambito
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