Overview
- Fortaleza confirmed the hiring on Sunday night, marking the first major step in its executive transition.
- Martins assumes the role following Marcelo Paz’s 11-year tenure and Paz’s agreement to join Corinthians.
- SAF Board president Fabiano Barreira led the negotiations that secured the board-driven appointment.
- The new CEO vowed to work to return the club to Série A and called for fan support at Castelão.
- His track record includes a brief CEO stint at Santos ending after resistance to a modernization plan and prior involvement in Botafogo’s 2024 title-winning squad.