Fortaleza fired coach Renato Paiva. The announcement of the departure of the Portuguese command of Leão do Pici was held on Tuesday night (2), two days after the 2-1 defeat to Internacional for the Brazilian Championship.
“Fortaleza Esporte Clube communicates the departure of coach Renato Paiva from the technical command of the team. Auxiliaries Ricardo Dionísio and Miguel Santos and goalkeepers Rui Tavares also leave the club. Leão do Pici thanks the services provided and wishes success to the coach and his commission,” said the Nordestina team in a statement.
Fortaleza Esporte Clube reports the departure of coach Renato Paiva from the team’s technical command.
Auxiliaries Ricardo Dionísio and Miguel Santos and goalkeeper trainer Rui Tavares also leave the club.
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– Fortaleza Esporte Clube 🦁 (@Fortalezaec) SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
The Portuguese coach directed Fortaleza in ten matches, with only one victory. As a result, the Pici Lion was disqualified from the Libertadores Cup and occupies the relegation zone of the Brazilian (19th position), with only 15 points in 21 matches played.
