Overview
- Renato Gaúcho was announced as Grêmio’s new head coach on Monday after the club dismissed Luís Castro following the loss to Vasco.
- The deal runs until the end of the season with a reported conditional extension to 2027 if Grêmio avoids relegation and includes a reported R$1.5 million monthly salary plus performance bonuses.
- Luiz Felipe Scolari will act as interim for the next match because Renato must be registered with the CBF and complete paperwork before he can sit on the touchline; the new coach is expected to be available for the Sunday match against Palmeiras.
- Grêmio sits precariously near the relegation zone with about 28 points after 26 rounds but remains in the Copa do Brasil semifinal against Atlético-MG, creating competing short-term priorities for the new coach.
- This is Renato’s fifth spell at the club, he brings a history of major titles and strong fan support, and the board negotiated staff-cost reductions and bonus targets that shift near-term pressure onto results and squad management.