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Santos Names Cuca Head Coach After Vojvoda Exit

The veteran returns for a fourth stint to steady a team sitting a point above the relegation zone.

Overview

  • Santos confirmed Juan Pablo Vojvoda and his staff departed hours after a 2-1 home loss to Internacional decided in stoppage time.
  • Neymar equalized with a second-half penalty in that match, but an own goal and Johan Carbonero’s late winner condemned the defeat.
  • The club announced Cuca on a contract through the end of 2026 with assistants Cuquinha and physical coach Omar Feitosa.
  • Santos have recorded just one win in seven league matches and sit one point clear of the drop early in the Brasileirão.
  • Hired in August with a deal set to run to December, Vojvoda oversaw an inconsistent spell that included a Paulistão quarter-final exit to Novorizontino.