Franclim Carvalho's tenure at Botafogo came to an end after a string of poor results, including a 6-1 defeat to Cienciano in the Sul-Americana quarterfinals. The team's performance in Cusco was seen as a major concern, with some questioning the impact of the high altitude. Despite this, Carvalho remained in charge for the next match against Vitória, where the team's strategy was again questioned.
The pressure on Carvalho grew, but it was ultimately up to the new investor, Gabriel de Alba, to decide his fate. De Alba, the founder of GDA Luma, arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday and met with various members of the Botafogo team, including the president João Paulo Magalhães Lins. The new investor has a significant say in the team's decisions, despite the sale of the SAF not being finalized.
Carvalho's dismissal was confirmed on Tuesday night, with the coach being called to a meeting and informed of the end of his tenure. He had been in charge of the team for 22 games, achieving 10 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses. The team's new coordinator of the technical department is Paulo Bonamigo, who previously managed the team in 2004.
Botafogo will face Cienciano in the return match of the Sul-Americana quarterfinals on Thursday, with the team needing to overturn a 5-goal deficit to progress to the next round. Gabriel de Alba will be present at the Nilton Santos stadium.