Since leaving Fluminense earlier in the season, coach Cristóvão Borges has been free and looking for a club. Negotiations with Grêmio broke down due to differences related to the technical staff he wanted to hire. After leading Vasco and Fluminense, there were rumours that Borges might take over a third Carioca, Flamengo, but he confirmed on ESPN that for the moment he had had no contact with them.
“I have had no contact with anyone from Flamengo. Even since Luxemburgo’s departure, there is nothing. My name comes up in discussions since there is a list of coaches available, but for the moment there is absolutely nothing. “