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Rafael Lacerda leaves Chapecoense to join Vitória
Coach Rafael Lacerda has departed Chapecoense following the club's relegation to Serie B. Lacerda, who led the team for 20 matches with a 27% success rate, requested the termination of his contract after receiving a proposal from a Serie A club.
Lacerda is reportedly finalizing an agreement to become the new head coach of Vitória. He succeeds Jair Ventura, who was dismissed in early November due to poor away performance and a 28% success rate in the second half of the season. Lacerda's primary mission at Vitória will be to avoid relegation, with his debut scheduled for November 19 against RB Bragantino.
Chapecoense will be managed interinmately by assistants Rodrigo Chip and Ricardo Chuva for the remainder of the season as the club begins planning for its 2027 Serie B campaign. Lacerda's departure brings the total number of coaching changes in the 2026 Brasileirao to 22.
Entities
Avaí · Brasileirão · Chapecoense · Cruzeiro · Jair Ventura · Rafael Lacerda · Vitória
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rodrigo Chip and Ricardo Silva will assume interim command of the team. www.cartacapital.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rafael Lacerda has left his position as head coach of Chapecoense. www.cartacapital.com.br · www.supervasco.com · folhadenoticiasgo.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Assistant coaches João Antônio and Matheus Bolívar are also leaving the club. www.cartacapital.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lacerda managed 20 matches with four wins, four draws, and 12 losses. www.supervasco.com · folhadenoticiasgo.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Chapecoense was relegated to Serie B. www.cartacapital.com.br · www.supervasco.com · folhadenoticiasgo.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lacerda received and accepted a proposal to coach Vitória. www.supervasco.com · folhadenoticiasgo.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Chapecoense lost the Copa Sul-Sudeste final to Avaí. www.supervasco.com · folhadenoticiasgo.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lacerda was hired by Chapecoense on May 30. www.supervasco.com · folhadenoticiasgo.com.br