Vasco DA Gama announced the departure of Renato Gaúcho as the team's coach after 22 games. The decision was made by mutual agreement between the parties and there was no termination fee in the agreement. Renato Gaúcho left the club on the night of Thursday, June 18, 2026, eighteen days after the last game of Cruz-Maltino. The 63-year-old coach was in charge of Vasco DA Gama for 22 games, with nine wins, six draws, and seven losses, a 50% success rate. The start of Renato Gaúcho's tenure was positive, with wins over Palmeiras and a great comeback against Fluminense. However, the sequence of defeats in the last games, including the thrashing by Inter and the defeat against Olimpia in the Sudamericana, may have contributed to his departure. The Vasco DA Gama squad will return on Monday, June 22, to begin preparations for the resumption of football in the match against Independiente Medellín, in the Sudamericana playoffs. Vasco DA Gama opens the Z-4 of the Brasileirão with 20 points and, in addition to being in the Sudamericana playoffs, will face Fluminense in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. Renato Gaúcho's departure may be a moment of change for the team, which is seeking to improve its performance in the competition. With Renato Gaúcho's experience, Vasco DA Gama may have lost a valuable coach, but the decision may be beneficial for the team in the long run. The future of Vasco DA Gama is uncertain, but one thing is certain: the team will need a new coach to lead the team in the next games. The search for a new coach has already begun, and Vasco DA Gama hopes to find someone who can lead the team to success. The team has a talented squad, and with the right direction, can achieve great things. The Vasco DA Gama fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the new coach and are hoping that the team can return to winning soon. The team's next game will be crucial, and the new coach will have to be ready to face the challenges ahead. The Vasco DA Gama fans are confident that the team can overcome the current difficulties and achieve success in the future.