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Grêmio appoints Renato Portaluppi as head coach
Grêmio has officially announced the return of Renato Portaluppi as head coach, marking his fifth tenure with the club. The decision follows the dismissal of Portuguese manager Luís Castro on Sunday, September 13. Castro was let go after a 2-1 defeat against Vasco da Gama, which left the team in a precarious position in the Campeonato Brasileiro, currently sitting in 15th or 16th place near the relegation zone.
Renato Portaluppi, a club icon, has signed a contract through the end of the 2026 season, with potential bonuses tied to avoiding relegation and securing a spot in the Copa Libertadores. His return is seen as a move to leverage his deep connection with the fans and his successful history at the club, where he previously won titles including the Copa Libertadores.
In the interim, technical coordinator Luiz Felipe Scolari will lead the team for the upcoming match against Botafogo while the new coaching staff is finalized.
Entities
Botafogo · Gremio · Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense · Luis Castro · Luiz Felipe Scolari · Luís Felipe Scolari · Odorico Roman · Renato Gaúcho · Renato Portaluppi · VASCO · Vasco da Gama
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Grêmio has 28 points in 26 rounds of the Brasileirão, placing them near the relegation zone.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Luís Castro managed 50 games this season, recording 19 wins, 15 draws, and 16 losses.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Luís Felipe Scolari will serve as interim coach for the upcoming match against Botafogo. www.estadao.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Grêmio has officially dismissed head coach Luís Castro and his technical commission. www.estadao.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Under Castro, Grêmio won the Campeonato Gaúcho and reached the Copa do Brasil semifinals. www.estadao.com.br