Following São Paulo’s recent defeat to Flamengo in the second round of the Brasileirão, Thiago Carpini’s future at the helm of the São Paulo club has ended. The team already searches for a replacement.
In addition to linking the club with names of the caliber of José Mourinho or Diego Alonso, journalist Gabriel Sá recently stated that a European coach with experience at the elite level, such as Rafa Benítez, would be another option on the table to reinforce São Paulo’s project.
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Comunicado Oficial
O São Paulo Futebol Clube anuncia o desligamento do técnico Thiago Carpini após conversa entre o profissional e a diretoria nesta quinta-feira no Centro de Treinamento da Barra Funda.
O Clube agradece ao treinador todo o empenho, dedicação e serviços… pic.twitter.com/rsqivpi6zu
— São Paulo FC (@SaoPauloFC) April 18, 2024
São Paulo has already initiated contacts with Rafa Benítez
According to the aforementioned source, last Sunday (14), São Paulo initiated discussions with the agent Giuliano Bertolucci, who would be acting as an intermediary in this potential operation.
Negotiations and discussions are reportedly already taking place, according to this journalist, who claims that there is an air of optimism regarding this operation. According to Sá, Rafa Benítez himself has already given the green light to this more than possible move to Brazilian football, as he likes the project that São Paulo is promising him.
Of course, until the more than possible departure of Thiago Carpini is confirmed, the operation for Rafa Benítez will not be confirmed or finalized, but the Spanish coach has emerged as one of the top favorites to take on the role.
However, as always happens in the ever-changing world of football, nothing is finalized until the relevant documents are signed, and this potential arrival of Rafa Benítez, as of today, remains just a rumor.
Zagallo documentary
Sambafoot Series has launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo’ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays – as a player and as a coach. The first episode is available in Sambafoot’s Youtube channel and the series will receive weekly releases to tell this legend’s life story.
