Franclim Carvalho Emerges as Leading Candidate for Botafogo Head Coach
Botafogo is reportedly in advanced negotiations with Franclim Carvalho to become their new head coach, according to Portuguese newspaper Record. Carvalho, who previously served as an assistant coach to Artur Jorge, is considered the “strongest candidate” for the position.
Carvalho’s History with Botafogo
Franclim Carvalho played a key role in Botafogo’s recent successes, serving as Artur Jorge’s technical assistant during their championship-winning seasons in the Brasileirão and Copa Libertadores. His internal evaluation within the club is reportedly particularly positive.
Recent Botafogo Coaching Changes
Botafogo has been searching for a new coach since relieving Martín Anselmi of his duties last Sunday, following a 2-1 victory over Red Bull Bragantino. This move comes as part of a broader trend in Brazilian football, with eight of the 20 Serie A clubs changing their head coaches after just eight matchdays of the 2026 season, as reported by Montevideo.com.uy.
Artur Jorge to Cruzeiro
The departure of Anselmi coincided with the announcement that Artur Jorge would be taking the helm at Cruzeiro. Tribuna do Leste reports that Jorge arrived in Belo Horizonte on Monday, March 23rd, and is expected to sign a contract with the club through the conclude of 2027.
Botafogo’s Coaching Instability
As noted by Lance!, the dismissal of Anselmi marks the sixth coaching change for Botafogo in just over a year. This instability began after Artur Jorge’s departure in January of the previous year.
Recent Brasileirão Results
In the 8th round of the Brazilian Championship, Botafogo secured a 2-1 away win against Bragantino. Other notable results included Fluminense defeating Atlético-MG 1-0, São Paulo losing to Palmeiras 1-0, Vasco beating Grêmio 1-0, Cruzeiro and Santos drawing 0-0, Athletico-PR winning against Coritiba 2-0, Remo defeating Bahia 4-1, Internacional winning against Chapecoense 2-0, Vitória beating Mirassol 1-0, and Corinthians drawing with Flamengo 1-1, as reported by Tribuna do Leste.
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