Renato Gaúcho Is OUT At Vasco, And His Own Locker Room Was Done With It

Hold up, fam! Just dropped late last night, but the word's out: Renato Gaúcho is GONE as Vasco's manager! Yeah, seriously. The 63-year-old coach got the boot on Thursday night, just 18 days after the team's last match before the big World Cup break. And while the club's calling it "mutual agreement," let me tell you, there's way more to this story than a polite handshake. You just know this one stings for the Cruz-Maltino faithful.

The "Mutual Agreement" That Wasn't So Mutual

So, "mutual agreement," huh? Nah, don't buy it. The real tea, according to sources, is that Gaúcho's own mouth might've cost him the job. He was apparently ripping into the squad in the weeks leading up to their losing streak. And get this, his comments about the Colombian players? Big no-go. You know how that goes: some players heard it, didn't like it, and apparently, a good chunk of the team was NOT on board with his attitude. You can't be trashing your own guys and expect them to fight for you! The club even confirmed they had no termination penalty in the agreement, so it was a clean break, but definitely not just a casual goodbye. The locker room spoke, and management listened.

From Hot Start to Relegation Zone Drama

This wasn't Gaúcho's first rodeo, it was his third stint at the helm. He led Cruz-Ma

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ltino for 22 matches, racking up 9 wins, 6 draws, and 7 defeats. It actually started off hot, with some big-time W's against Palmeiras and that epic comeback against Fluminense, which got the league recovery going. They even started strong in the Copa Sudamericana, even while resting some starters. Things were looking up! But then BAM! A heavy loss to Inter, a Sudamericana defeat to Olimpia that made snagging first place a nightmare, and a home loss to RB Bragantino. The "game of the year" against Barras Central was supposed to save face, and they did secure a spot in the Sudamericana playoffs, which apparently "eased the pressure." But then came ANOTHER home defeat to Atlético-MG before they supposedly "averted crisis" heading into the World Cup break. Crisis averted? Not really, boss, you just got fired! They're still sitting just inside the Brasileirão relegation zone with a measly 20 points.

What's Next For Vasco?

So now what for Vasco? The squad's back at it next Monday, June 22, with a full 30 days of grind before they jump back into action against Independiente Medellín in the Copa Sudamericana playoffs. They've also got Fluminense waiting in the Copa do Brasil round of 16. With Gaúcho out, and the team currently in the relegation zone, this next month of work is EVERYTHING. Who's gonna step up and turn this ship around? Stay tuned, folks, this is gonna be wild!

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.