Overview

• Atlético Mineiro announced the 65-year-old coach on Tuesday with the message “He is back,” confirming a contract running to the end of 2027.
• Alex “Cuca” Stival was dismissed after a poor run that left the club 14th in Brazil’s league, two points above the relegation places.
• This is Sampaoli’s second stint at the club after a 2020–21 spell that included the Minas Gerais state championship.
• The team faces Bolívar in the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals on September 17 and 24.
• La Nación reported his salary at about $3.5 million net per year and cited Brazilian reports of financial strains at the club.