Coach Luis Castro having been recruited by Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, on the advice of Cristiano Ronaldo, Botafogo, which is part of John Textor’s galaxy, has bet on Claudio Caçapa as interim coach.
This is the big surprise of this beginning of summer for the supporters of Olympique Lyonnais. In the staff of Peter Bosz then Laurent Blanc as senior deputy, Claudio Caçapa left the Rhône. To everyone’s amazement, the former OL Brazilian defender was sent to Botafogo, another club owned by John Textor. This sudden decision follows the departure of Luis Castro, ex-trainer of Botafogo… in Saudi Arabia. The Portuguese technician signed up for Al-Nassr on the advice of Cristiano Ronaldo and therefore planted Botafogo overnight.
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John Textor and the leaders of Eagle have chosen Claudio Caçapa as interim coach of Botafogo, a blow for Laurent Blanc but a great opportunity for the one who was assistant coach of Olympique Lyonnais. In a press conference, Claudio Caçapa returned to the conditions of his departure and did not hide his satisfaction at being propelled coach n°1 for the first time in his career. “It was a surprise, I won’t lie, I didn’t expect it. I was enjoying my last days of vacation. I had to go back to work on July 4 in Lyon. It was a pleasant surprise. When they called me, I said yes. I couldn’t say no” Claudio Caçapa justifies himself before concluding.
Caçapa delighted to finally be coach n°1
“They are at the top of the championship, they are restructuring, they have a strong squad, I couldn’t not be there. I’m ready. I have been an assistant at Lyon for seven seasons. It was all I wanted to take over a club. Taking over Botafogo is something else. We have to sit down and talk because I have a contract with Lyon, it’s not that simple. But I’m very happy to be here, even on an interim basis. Now it’s about ensuring continuity and enjoying the moment.” explained Claudio Caçapa, well aware of being only a temporary worker at Botafogo for the moment. But who no doubt aspires to convince John Textor to permanently entrust him with the position of coach of the Brazilian club.
