Gaúcho new Fluminense coach

Written by Joe Kent , 27.04 13h03

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Fluminense have appointed former Vasco boss Renato Gaúcho as Joel Santana’s replacement.

Santana was sent packing after just ten games in charge presiding over a disappointing five wins and failing to reach the semi-finals of the Campeanato Carioca.

Gaúcho, the club’s eighth coach in under two years was officially presented to the press and public yesterday.

He revealed, “It is a great satisfaction to return here. I am very happy - it’s the realisation of a dream”

This will be his forth spell at the club.

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