Overview
- President Fábio Mota formally confirmed Jair Ventura’s renewal through the end of 2026 after the late-season turnaround.
- Under Ventura, Vitória posted seven wins, two draws and five losses in 14 matches, a 55% points return credited with avoiding relegation.
- Talks to buy midfielder Gabriel Baralhas are advancing with Atlético-GO and Internacional, which hold 70% and 30% of his rights, respectively.
- Mota cited an indicative price of about R$10 million and noted the deal could involve cash, loan extensions or player exchanges, with Atlético-GO eyeing Léo Naldi, Felipe Machado and Lepo.
- The club is also negotiating stays for other loanees, with contacts to São Paulo, Sport, Coritiba and Internacional, and attacker Erick has expressed a desire to remain.