Overview

• Vojvoda accepted the offer and will travel to Brazil on Friday to finalize his deal, according to Thursday’s club confirmation reported by La Voz del Interior.
• He replaces Cleber Xavier, who was dismissed after the 6-0 loss to Vasco da Gama in the Brasileirão.
• His first match on the touchline is planned for August 31 against Fluminense, with Matheus Bachi handling Sunday’s fixture at Bahia on an interim basis.
• Santos sounded out Jorge Sampaoli but moved on after brief talks before accelerating negotiations with Vojvoda.
• The 48-year-old led Fortaleza from 2021 to 2025 with multiple regional titles, and Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte highlighted his balanced profile and ability to work with limited budgets as a key factor in the choice.