# Brazilian football club coaching appointments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-football-club-coaching-appointments
> Updated: 2026-08-19T20:53:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Several Brazilian football clubs have announced coaching appointments and contract renewals for the 2027 season.

Manaus Futebol Clube named João Victor as head coach with the objective of securing promotion back to Série C. Simultaneously, QFC SAF reappointed João Paulo Oliveira to lead the team for the 2027 Campeonato Potiguar following a semifinal run in the current year.

Castanhal also confirmed the renewal of coach Guilherme Furtado for 2027. This decision follows the club’s successful campaign that secured a spot in the Brazilian Championship Série D and a notable run in the Copa do Brasil.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Castanhal renews contract with coach Guilherme Furtado for 2027

Castanhal has extended coach Guilherme Furtado's contract for the 2027 season following the club's successful qualification for the Brazilian Série D and a historic run in the Copa do Brasil.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/castanhal-renews-contract-with-coach-guilherme-furtado-for-2027

### 2026-08-06: Manaus and QFC SAF name returning coaches for 2027 Brazilian football season

Manaus FC and QFC SAF each re‑hired former coaches João Victor and João Paulo Oliveira for 2027, targeting promotion and solidifying their positions in Brazil's football leagues.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manaus-and-qfc-saf-name-returning-coaches-for-2027-brazilian-football-season

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