Fábio Carille is no longer the technician Santos. The marriage between club and coach, shaken throughout the Series B of the Brazilian Championshipcame to an end this Monday, 18th, after a meeting held between the parties. The decision comes one day after the coach was harassed and booed during the award ceremony for the national competition title.
Santos Futebol Clube informs that, by mutual agreement, Fábio Carille is no longer the Club’s coach.
Fábio Carille and the members of the Technical Committee were hired to rebuild Santos and achieved all the objectives and goals proposed in 2024.
Santos Futebol Clube… pic.twitter.com/m9DxMAE3vH
— Santos FC (@SantosFC) November 18, 2024
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Carille’s contract had recently been extended until the end of 2025, automatically, provided for by a contractual clause in case of access, but was broken by the club’s board.
Without the professional, Santos is starting to think about names for next season. Recently, the Portuguese Pedro Caixinha and António Oliveira were speculated. Argentine Jorge Sampaoli, who worked at Vila in 2019, was the biggest wish, but he agreed with Rennes, from France.
Despite the competition title, the return to Série A and the runner-up in São Paulo, the relationship between Carille and the majority of the Santos fans was undermined by bad performances, questionable decisions, little use of promises from the youth categories, almost move to rival Corinthians and controversial responses in interviews – the last of which was when he minimized the pressure he experienced at Santos, comparing it to that faced while working as the rival’s technical assistant, in 2011.
Carille led Santos to second place against Palmeiras – Raul Baretta/Santos FC
“It’s not just you who see [que o torcedor não está feliz com futebol do Santos]I see it too. Anything can happen in football, I’ve seen every twist and turn… Greater pressure than in 2011, Corinthians’ defeat to Tolima and Tite’s continuation… You don’t know what pressure is”, he countered at the last press conference.
When asked if “there was a climate” to remain, he was short: “it remains indefinite”. This Monday, 18th, on the André HernanCarille spoke again about the statement:
“It was nothing in comparison, it was a fact that I experienced. In the interview I could have talked about 2021, which was much bigger. We lost a game to América Mineiro at home and it looked like Vila was going to the ground, it was heavy. Jean is sent off in the first half. In my head I remembered a fact, I mentioned it and immediately said it. But nothing to compare, far from it”, he explained.
Carille and Teixeira had a distant relationship – Instagram/Disclosure
He also touched on another important point, about the negotiations with Timão: “today is something I don’t regret, but I take it as a learning experience. There was nothing official, nothing for me to come and say: ‘look, I’m grateful to Corinthians, but I’m going to stay at Santos’. And in a little while Corinthians releases a note and Fábio pretends to be a liar. So really me and Paulo [Pitombeira] we could have acted differently. Nothing came for me to take a stand, from then on the fans changed with me. Not even with the four defeats in the first round, without six players, was there so much pressure. It wasn’t the greatest pressure”, he explained.
Carille was treated as a priority by President Augusto Melo after the departure of Antônio Oliveira. The club held talks with the coach’s representatives and even froze negotiations with Ramón Díaz, current commander, due to the desire for an agreement.
The lack of use of young players from the base also weighed against the coach. Despite the more recent ownership of players such as right-back JP Chermont and defender Jair, coveted by European football, there was enormous weight against him due to few chances, especially for Bolivian midfielder Miguelito, who is on the rise in his country’s national team.
Miguelito only played four times with Carille, none of the 11 – Raul Baretta/Santos FC
The most sensitive point in the relationship with the athlete was when midfielder Giuliano said that his teammate lacked intensity, in an interview given alongside the coach. Carille even came out in defense of the experienced athlete, claiming that the number 20 “didn’t sit on the fence” and “always helps the younger ones”.
During the competition, Peixe had its permanence in the G-4 threatened during the first round, when it suffered four consecutive defeats, and in the second part of the championship, in a sequence of four games without winning – one defeat and three draws.
This is the coach’s second spell at Vila Belmiro. In 2021, he helped save the team from relegation to Série B, but ended up being fired in 2022 during the Paulistão group stage. Upon his return, he led the team in 53 games, with 30 wins, 10 draws and 13 defeats.
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Fábio Carille No Longer Santos’ Coach: A Comedy of Errors
So, folks, grab your popcorn. We’ve got ourselves a dramatic episode from the Brazilian football scene, featuring none other than Fábio Carille, who has officially left Santos FC. It seems the club decided it’s time for Carille to find new horizons, perhaps in a place where fans won’t boo the ideas he serves up—like a cook who burns the steak and is surprised the diners didn’t ask for seconds!
Santos Futebol Clube informs that, by mutual agreement, Fábio Carille is no longer the Club’s coach. Fábio Carille and the members of the Technical Committee were hired to rebuild Santos and achieved all the objectives and goals proposed in 2024.
Ah yes, mutually agreed upon separations. That’s just a fancy way of saying, “We’re tired of each other, and it’s not you, it’s the way you set up that five-man defense against a team of toddlers!” Who knew that being a football coach could be so much like dating? One awkward meeting, and suddenly it’s over. Just ask Carille, who was harassed and booed at the national award ceremony – the cherry on top of his coaching woes. Ouch!
Now, Carille has had quite the journey—his contract was supposed to roll on until the end of 2025 like a solid Netflix series you just can’t cancel. But apparently, all that came to a screeching halt quicker than a bad referee’s decision. And let’s not forget, during his time, Santos did manage to secure second place. Perhaps they were merely second-best of the worst! After all, it’s hard to shine when your rivalry plays like a world-class team while you’re busking on the street with a tin can!
According to reports, potential replacements are already being scouted. Names like Pedro Caixinha and Jorge Sampaoli have been thrown into the mix. I mean, honestly, does anyone show up to work these days without a plan to escape? Honestly, if I was Carille, I’d be on LinkedIn right now, sending out resumes faster than a kid on Halloween night!
The romantic relationship between Carille and the Santos fans soured quicker than milk left out in the sun. Despite his title win, the unhappy performances and questionable decisions hung over them like an ominous cloud. “Hey, Fábio, do you prefer the samba of success or the booing chorus of disappointment?”
One particularly spicy moment came when he trivialized the pressure under which he operated. This, kids, is why PR training exists! It’s not a good look to tell your fans that they don’t know pressure! He could’ve just said he was feeling ‘down’ and then jumped onto a hobby like pottery… much less to explain!
And let’s talk about development! Carille made some big mistakes by not giving chances to young players. Young talents like Miguelito barely got a glimmer of the spotlight! This might be the only job where you can ignore the future and still stay employed for a while. What was he thinking? “I’m waiting for the 60-minute mark to put them on?” Maybe next time, Fábio, try flipping that script! Let the kids play. They might just play like they’ve got something to prove, because they, well, do!
In the end, folks, Fábio Carille’s exit is a classic narrative arc: the fall from grace. He started strong, only to trip over his own shoes and head into the sunset with the fans’ boos echoing behind him. So, cheers to you, Fábio! May your next position be filled with hearty laughs, solid plays, and fans who appreciate a good comeback—because this story is far from over!
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Fábio Carille is no longer the head coach of Santos, bringing an end to a tumultuous chapter in the club’s history. The separation, which comes after a difficult tenure marked by fan dissatisfaction, was officially announced on Monday, November 18th, following a meeting between the two parties. This dramatic decision was made just a day after Carille faced harassment and boos during the award ceremony celebrating the team’s national competition title.
Santos Futebol Clube informs that, by mutual agreement, Fábio Carille is no longer the Club’s coach.
Fábio Carille and the members of the Technical Committee were hired to rebuild Santos and achieved all the objectives and goals proposed in 2024.
Santos Futebol Clube… pic.twitter.com/m9DxMAE3vH
— Santos FC (@SantosFC) November 18, 2024
Carille’s contract had recently been extended until the end of 2025, due to a clause triggered by the team’s return to the Série A, but the board decided to terminate it, showcasing a growing divide. In the wake of his departure, Santos is now actively considering potential replacements for the next season. Among the rumored candidates are Portuguese coaches Pedro Caixinha and António Oliveira, while Argentine Jorge Sampaoli, who previously managed at Santos in 2019, was the top choice but has since committed to Rennes in France.
Despite clinching a competition title and securing promotion back to Série A, the relationship between Carille and the majority of Santos fans was irreparably damaged due to a series of poor performances, questionable tactical decisions, minimal integration of young talent, and a flirtation with rival Corinthians. This culminated in Carille’s dismissive comments during interviews, including a controversial comparison of pressures faced during his coaching stint at Santos to those during his time as a technical assistant at Corinthians in 2011.
“It’s not just you who see [que o torcedor não está feliz com o futebol do Santos] I see it too. Anything can happen in football; I’ve witnessed every twist and turn,” he retorted at his final press conference, addressing the criticism of his team’s performance and fan discontent. “Greater pressure than in 2011, Corinthians’ defeat to Tolima and Tite’s continuation… You don’t know what pressure is,” he asserted.
As speculation about his future grew, he remarked on the uncertain atmosphere surrounding his position: “It remains indefinite.” Reflecting on his previous statements, Carille elaborated, “It was nothing in comparison; it was a fact that I experienced. In the interview, I could have referenced 2021, which was much bigger. We lost a game to América Mineiro at home and it felt like Vila was going underground.”
Addressing his past discussions with Corinthians, he admitted, “Today I don’t regret it, but I take it as a learning experience. There was nothing official that warranted me to say I’d stay at Santos.” This admission highlights the strain in fan relations following the speculation, which intensified after a series of defeats early in the season.
The decision to part ways with Carille was influenced by the lack of integration of young players, notably Bolivian midfielder Miguelito, who has shown promise on an international level yet received limited opportunities under Carille’s management. Additionally, criticisms arose when midfielder Giuliano suggested that some teammates lacked intensity, prompting Carille to defend Giuliano during the media briefings.
Throughout the championship, Santos faced precarious moments, including four consecutive defeats at the start of the season and another winless stretch in the latter half, consisting of one loss and three draws, culminating in significant pressure on Carille to deliver results.
This marked Carille’s second stint at Vila Belmiro. Previously, in 2021, he had managed to steer the team clear of relegation before being dismissed during the Paulistão group stage in 2022. In total, he oversaw 53 matches during this return, achieving 30 victories, 10 draws, and 13 losses.
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