Fortaleza didn't stay long without a coach after dismissing Renato Paiva.
And surprised everyone by announcing the hiring of former striker Martín Palermo, 51 years old.
This will be his first experience in Brazilian football.
Seja muito bem-vindo, Martín Palermo! 👊🦁🇦🇷#FortalezaECpic.twitter.com/po5wdVX2ss
— Fortaleza Esporte Clube 🦁 (@FortalezaEC) September 4, 2025
An idol at Boca Juniors as a striker, he retired in 2011.
He scored 188 goals in 338 matches in two stints with the Xeneizes, winning 13 titles.
He began his coaching career in 2012, leading Godoy Cruz.
He also had stints with Arsenal de Sarandí, Union Española, Pachuca, Curicó Unido (Chile), Aldovisi, Platense, and Olimpia.
His only achievement off the field was the Clausura 2024 with the Paraguayan club.
Fortaleza is in second-to-last place in the Brasileirão with 15 points from 21 games.
Palermo will debut on the 13th, when the Lion will host Vitória (17th) at Arena Castelão.
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