Carvalho's tenure at the club was marked by 22 games, resulting in 10 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses. The team's poor performance led to their elimination in the fifth stage of the Copa do Brasil against Chapecoense. The pressure on Carvalho intensified after a 6-1 defeat to Cienciano in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores, followed by a 1-0 loss to Vitória in Salvador.
The decision to sack Carvalho was delayed until the team's return to Rio de Janeiro, mirroring the situation with his predecessor, Martín Anselmi, who was also let go after a trip. Carvalho had previously worked at Botafogo in 2024 as an assistant to Artur Jorge, helping the team win the Brasileirão and Libertadores titles.
Carvalho's departure marks the end of an era at Botafogo, and the club has announced a new coaching setup. Rodrigo Bellão, the current coach of the under-20 team, will take over as interim coach for the team's next match against Cienciano in the Copa Libertadores. The club has also restructured its technical department, with Paulo Bonamigo assuming the role of technical coordinator and Ronaldo Torres taking over as physical preparation coach. Marcelo Salles, a former Botafogo player, will join the team as a permanent assistant coach.
The club has thanked Carvalho and the departing staff for their services and wishes them well in their future endeavors.