Overview
- Thiago Carpini told Fortaleza he will remain under contract through 2026 after Chapecoense made an approach.
- Fortaleza’s coach was seen as hard to hire because his release would require a large buyout fee.
- Chapecoense dismissed head coach Gilmar Dal Pozzo following a 4–0 home loss to Atlético-MG in the ninth round of Série A.
- The club also parted with assistant Emerson Nunes and fitness coach Jaelson Ortiz as it reset the staff.
- The shortlist now includes Umberto Louzer, Fábio Matias, and Cláudio Tencati, while the team sits on seven points and hosts Vitória next.