👋 Zubeldía no longer São Paulo manager | OneFootball

Luis Zubeldía is no longer in charge of São Paulo.

The 44-year-old Argentine coach officially left the Tricolor this Monday (16).

The coach’s resignation comes days after the Tricolor lost 3-1 to Fernando Diniz’s Vasco at MorumBIS.

He even offered to step down right after the match, but was talked out of the idea.

Since that game, Zubeldía reflected on his future and communicated his decision to the board.

The defeat was the team’s third consecutive loss in the Brasileirão, which kept them close to the relegation zone (Z-4).

The dismissal comes despite an unbeaten run to the Libertadores round of 16 and a spot in the same stage of the Copa do Brasil.

Zubeldía arrived at São Paulo on April 20 of last year, after Thiago Carpini was dismissed.

He was a free agent after leading LDU to the 2023 Copa Sudamericana title – including eliminating SPFC in the quarterfinals.

Zubeldía’s São Paulo finished 2024 with a Libertadores spot via the Brasileirão, but ended the competition with just two points in the last five rounds.

The Tricolor was knocked out by Atlético-MG in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals and stopped by future champions Botafogo at the same stage of the Libertadores.

This current season saw 34 matches, with 14 wins, 12 draws, and eight losses.

SPFC was eliminated in the Paulistão semifinals by Palmeiras. And did not perform as expected in the Brasileirão.

They have the third least effective attack in the competition, with ten goals scored.

And have won only twice.

Only three coaches ahead of him

Zubeldía was the fourth longest-serving coach in charge of a Série A team.

Abel Ferreira arrived at Palmeiras on October 30, 2020. He is the absolute record holder.

Next is Vojvoda, who arrived at Laion on May 10, 2021.

The Top 3 is rounded out by Ceni, who has managed Bahia since September 9, 2023.

What’s next?

The Brasileirão break will be crucial for the recovery of many injured players. And for the search for a new coach.

Hernan Crespo appears as the favorite for the position, according to various media outlets from São Paulo.

For the Brasileirão, São Paulo will play again on July 12 or 13, as visitors against Flamengo.

The matches against Athletico, in the Copa do Brasil round of 16, will be in the weeks of July 30 and August 6.

The clashes against Atlético Nacional, for the Libertadores round of 16, will take place on August 12 and 19.

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