He won and resigned: Cuca ceases to be coach of Atlético Mineiro de Brasil

The last season in Brazil left us Atletico Mineiro as the best team of all by conquering the Brasileirao and two more titles at the local level. In addition, they reached the semifinals of the Liberators cup, where they were surpassed by Palmeiras. However, and when it seemed that the Belo Horizonte team was emerging as a great candidate to win everything in 2022, they will suffer the loss of their coach Cuca.

Alexi Stival decided not to continue leading the team and has already communicated it to the leaders. According to ‘Globo Esporte’, last Monday he made it known after having directed a total of 71 games in his second stage in front of the ‘Galo’ team.

It is worth mentioning that head will put an end to his cycle with positive numbers: 48 wins, 14 draws and only 9 losses, having an effectiveness of 74.17% of the points. He managed to win the Brasileirao, the Brazil Cup and the 2021 Mineiro Championship.

Why did Cuca quit?

The 58-year-old strategist will leave office citing “personal problems of a family nature.” In addition, he committed himself to the leadership of the Atletico Mineiro not to sign any contract with another club next year.

Who would be his replacement?

International press reports that the objective of the current Brazilian monarch would be none other than Jorge Jesús, also wanted by Flamengo and who has just been fired from Benfica of Portugal due to differences with his squad.

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