Bruno Lage could not resist a run of five games without winning in all competitions and quit as coach of Botafogo, the Rio de Janeiro club announced on social media.
Botafogo announces that Bruno Lage, by decision of John Textor and the football department, is no longer the coach of the main team.
The stove “highlights the professionalism, character and commitment of Bruno Lage during the period in which he defended the black and white shirt and was part of the family”.
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Botafogo has announced that Bruno Lage, by decision of John Textor and the football department, is no longer the coach of the main team.
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– Botafogo FR (@Botafogo) October 4, 2023
The note highlights the start of the club’s time at the Rio club, with ten games unbeaten, but highlights that “the latest results were not as expected”.
“The Club’s thanks go to Bruno and his entire technical committee for the services provided by Glorioso in recent months, and wishes him good luck in his future challenges. As a family, Botafogo will currently look for solutions at home,” you can read .
Lucio Flavio and assistant Joel Carli will temporarily take over the technical management of Botafogo.
The Rio team still maintains the lead in the Brasileirão, with 52 points, seven more than Bragantino, eight more than Grêmio and Palmeiras, and nine compared to Flamengo, which is already in fifth place.
At the end of the last match, a home draw against Goiás (1-1) at the Nilton Santos Stadium, Bruno Lage applauded the fans and assured that the gesture had no symbolism. After being booed, he even went so far as to compare the situation. which Luís Castro, former coach, also experienced at the club.
“I would prefer a different situation, but for that we also have to get the result. Our life as a coach is very similar to this. They also insulted the man who sat here in front of me. It’s part of it, it’s part of it.” part of this profession,” says Bruno Lage.
Source: DN
