Argentine coach Gabriel Milito has turned down an offer to become the new head coach of Fluminense, according to transfer expert César Luis Merlo. Milito, who previously managed Atlético Mineiro in Brazil, reportedly thanked the club for their interest but decided to decline the opportunity.
This aligns with earlier reports from journalists Victor Lessa and Gilmar Ferreira. Lessa mentioned that Milito had been approached by the Rio de Janeiro-based club, while Ferreira confirmed that Fluminense had made a formal offer to a foreign coach.
Milito’s only managerial experience in Brazil was with Atlético Mineiro, where he oversaw 62 matches, with 23 wins, 20 draws, and 19 losses. Despite leading the team to runner-up finishes in both the Copa Libertadores and Copa do Brasil, and winning the Campeonato Mineiro, Milito has opted not to return to Brazilian football for the time being.
In the meantime, Fluminense president Mário Bittencourt has returned to Rio de Janeiro to continue talks with other potential coaching candidates. The club aims to have a new head coach in place by April 10, as their Copa Libertadores campaign begins and domestic competition intensifies.
