Diego Souza appointed head coach of Brazil's Joinville football club

Diego Souza Joinville Esporte Clube head coach appointment Copa Santa Catarina Brazilian football

Former Brazil international striker Diego Souza, who retired from playing in 2024, has been announced as the new head coach of Joinville Esporte Clube. The club confirmed the appointment on its social media on Sunday, and Souza is expected to begin work with the squad on Monday.

Souza said he is "very motivated, with a lot of energy to make things happen" and hopes to help Joinville achieve its goals in the upcoming Copa Santa Catarina. The tournament, scheduled for late August, offers the winner a place in the 2027 Copa do Brasil and a spot in Serie D. Joinville is rebuilding after a season that saw it miss qualification for Serie D 2026 and suffer relegation in the state championship.

The former forward, who played for clubs such as Fluminense, Benfica, Flamengo, Grêmio, Palmeiras and São Paulo, will take his first coaching role as the club seeks to return to national competition.

Entities: Diego Souza · Joinville Esporte Clube

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