Vitória and Galvez announce new staff for 2027 season

Brazilian football clubs Vitória and Galvez have announced key personnel appointments as they prepare for the 2027 season.

Galvez president Igor Oliveira confirmed the hiring of Afonso Alves to lead the physical preparation department. Alves aims to improve the team's performance in the final stages of matches. The squad is scheduled to begin preparations on December 7 at the Imperador training center to compete in the Copa do Brasil and the State Championship.

Vitória has appointed Milton Rodrigues as physical trainer and Yuri Ganilho as football manager. Rodrigues, a specialist in exercise physiology with experience in various Brazilian clubs and international playing experience, will join the technical commission led by Leomir Constanço. Ganilho, previously an operations manager at Rio Branco, will oversee the management and operational demands of the football department.