Doriva has agreed to become the new coach at the Paraná club, reports GloboEsporte.com.
Doriva, 42, boosted his reputation by winning the Paulista title with Ituano this year.
As a player, Doriva had a sparkling career in five countries, with São Paulo, Atlético-MG, Porto, Sampdoria, Celta Vigo, Middlesbrough and Blackpool.
He was also in the Brazil squad at the 1998 World Cup in France.