Andre Mazzocco leaves Botafogo to take up a position at Atletico PR

Andre Mazzocco is leaving Botafogo. As it turns out espnGlorioso's football manager is on his way Atletico-PR.

The decision is for family reasons. Eight years after Curitiba, Mazzocco received an invitation to work in Furacao and accepted it. The decision has already been sent to John Textor, the majority shareholder of SAF do Alvinegro.

The manager bids farewell to the Botafogo team today and will stay until Sunday (17) in Rio de Janeiro, even attending the match against Sampaio Correain the second leg of the Rio Cup semi-finals.

Behind the Scenes was released by Botafogo last Thursday (14), after 1-1 draw with Red Bull BragantinoWhich culminated in the classification for the group stage Conmebol LibertadoresAndre Mazzocco appears to have been celebrated in a big way by the cast, in what appeared to be a “farewell”, which was confirmed on Friday (15).

With Mazzocco's departure, the search for a new coach remains in the hands of John Textor, who will be assisted by Alessandro Brito, Glorioso's chief scout.

As it turns out espnThere are some situations that have been raised, and the club's desire is to announce a name when FIFA data returns.

Andre Mazzocco's time in Botafogo

Mazzocco arrived at Botafogo in February 2022, after John Textor took over the club's SAF leadership. The leader was chosen in a selection process before Eagle Holdinga company belonging to North America.

For an entrepreneur, the manager fits the idea and management model he wants to implement at Rio.

Mazzocco's experience in corporate models in Brazilian football, such as his time at Vasco, Cruzeiro and Santos, as well as his fluency in other languages, have worked to his advantage.

Since then, in partnership with the scout team, the manager assembled a Botafogo team that fought for the championship title. Brazilian Championship In 2023. Among the main names, he brought in experienced players, such as Marsal, Marlon Freitas, Chi Chi, Eduardo and Tequinho Soares.

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