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Adding to the club’s tumultuous circumstances is the search for a new head coach. The Brazilian football landscape presents a convoluted environment for any managerial candidate. The media’s skepticism about domestic coaching talent complicates the situation, making it hard to attract qualified individuals.
Botafogo showed interest in a promising candidate, Jardin, currently thriving in Mexico, but extracting him from a stable position is a significant hurdle. A new coach must both navigate the expectations at Botafogo and deal with the inherent volatility of Brazilian football—a challenging proposition that extends beyond financial incentives.