Santos Futebol Clube announces Cuca as new manager after Juan Pablo Vojvoda's departure. The 62-year-old coach signed a contract with the club until the end of this season. Cuca takes over from Vojvoda, who was fired after the 2-1 defeat to Internacional in the seventh round of the Brazilian Championship. Cuca's last job before returning to Vila Belmiro was at Atlético-MG, where he had a short but victorious stint, winning the 2025 Minas Gerais State Championship. He left the command of the mineira team in August last year and, since then, had been waiting for a new opportunity in the market. Moving quickly, Santos Futebol Clube closed the deal with Cuca, who arrives accompanied by assistant Cuquinha and physical trainer Omar Feitosa. Born in Curitiba, Cuca is 62 years old and will start his fourth stint at Santos Futebol Clube. Previously, the coach commanded the Alvinegro Praiano in 2008, 2018, and 2020-2021. But Cuca is no stranger to Vila Belmiro, where he has already won titles and has great experience. So, the expectation is that he can lead the team to win new titles. Santos Futebol Clube hopes that Cuca can bring stability and success to the team. Cuca has already started working with the squad and is eager for the first match. He will have to work hard to get the team back on track, but he is confident in his abilities.