The poor results in the matches against the leaders of the Brazilian Championship and the proximity of the end of the transfer window without significant signings have increased the pressure on Botafogo. The board has spent the week after the defeat to Flamengo chasing signings and also evaluating the replacement of interim coach Rodrigo Bellão with a more experienced professional. The change was initially planned to happen after the game against Palmeiras on Sunday, but consecutive defeats to Athletico and Flamengo intensified the calls for an immediate switch.
In this scenario, president João Paulo Magalhães is evaluating alternatives and has indicated that one of them, Renato Gaúcho, is not a priority for the position. However, the coach's staff signaled that there were initial conversations that could materialize precisely after Sunday's match in the Brasileirão. The club is looking for a specific profile to replace Bellão, with foreign coaches being seen as more difficult to hire at this time.
In the domestic market, options are considered scarce. Among the names mentioned is Tite, former coach of the Brazilian national team, who emerges as one of the few available alternatives. The transfer window is close to closing without Botafogo having made any impactful signings, which further worsens the team's situation in the competition.
