Overview
- Fortaleza officially presented Thiago Carpini on a contract through the end of 2026, tasking him with securing a return to Série A.
- Carpini replaces Martín Palermo and framed Fortaleza as a favorite, calling the club a Série A team temporarily in Série B and “the opponent to be beaten.”
- He plans to reduce the senior roster size, citing fewer competitions in 2026, and to open space for reinforcements and homegrown players.
- The coach has begun the overhaul with the football department, observed a Sub-17 competition, and visited CT Ribamar Bezerra to accelerate youth integration.
- Ceará named Mozart Santos as head coach, and local coverage notes both clubs set promotion in 2026 as the shared priority to be back in Série A by 2027.