Athletico lives days unthinkable for those who started the Brazilian Championship thinking of a direct spot for the Copa Libertadores and even in title. After the relegation to the B Series, confirmed last Sunday (8), Hurricane is in exploding. Practically the entire football department has fallen, there is expectation of giving up almost all foreigners. Not even the cast leaders are guaranteed. It's hard even to talk to President Mario Celso Petraglia.
In the last few days, Petraglia hasn't been answering calls. But it responds to messages in text applications. Anyway, there are cartoons trying to talk to the president of Athletico and they're not getting it. In intensive medical care since the last hospitalization, a few months ago, the hat should not (for medical advice) devote itself completely to Hurricane. But he actively participated in all the club decisions – and, of course, it was who said what would be done and what would not be done.
For now it is very clear that the "wide restructuring in the area of football" is not just a figure of rhetoric. The manager Paulo Miranda, director Paulo Autuori, technician Lucho González, assistant Juca Antonello, coordinator Fabrício Vasconcellos fell from Monday (9)., the physical trainer Gustavo Port And performance analyst Pedro Niehues. And it's important to remember that the Scout department had been fired in its entirety by Autuori three months ago. Only financial director Márcio Lara, who was appointed by Petraglia to lead the football.
Athletic Cast
In the Athletic cast, the changes will also be profound. What was imagined a few months ago was that only Madson, who would not have his contract renewed, and Christian, settled with the Cruise, would be the main exits. But quarterback Luan Patrick pulled the goodbye line, even before the end of the Brasileirão. Gabriel and Bruno Praxedes, returned to the clubs of origin. And Kaique Rocha and Erick are available on the market for negotiations. Besides foreigners, all negotiable.
Today it is possible to say that only Mycael is untouchable in Athletic. Not even Pablo, Thiago Heleno, Nikon and Fernandinho are guaranteed in Hurricane 2025.. Niko wants to stay, but it's up to the club to close a new contract. Pablo and Thiago Heleno, with current ties, can be called for a friendly termination. And Fernandinho has the decision in his power – if he stays in Rubro-Negro for another year, if he goes to another club or if he decides to end his career as a player.
