Mixto appoints Roberto Fonseca as head coach for 2027 season

Mixto has announced the hiring of 64-year-old coach Roberto Fonseca to lead the team for the 2027 season. The club aims to defend its title in the Campeonato Mato-grossense, seeking a second consecutive state championship and a 26th overall trophy.

Fonseca brings extensive experience in Brazilian football, having previously managed clubs such as Cuiabá, Guarani, Londrina, CSA, Paysandu, and CRB. His career includes titles like the Campeonato Paranaense and Paulista A2, as well as experience in various national competitions including the Copa do Brasil and various tiers of the Brasileirão.

The 2027 schedule for Mixto includes the Campeonato Mato-grossense, Copa do Brasil, Campeonato Brasileiro Série D, and the Copa Centro-Oeste. The squad is scheduled to begin pre-season training in December to prepare for the state championship in January.