Portuguese coach leaves the club after defeats to Fortaleza and Bragantino.

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He will be replaced by Dorival Júnior, who was in Ceará

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The decision to resign had been made since the 1-0 defeat against Bragantino on Wednesday night.

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This Thursday morning, the red-black board opened negotiations with Dorival Júnior, who accepted the proposal and left Ceará.

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After informing Paulo Sousa of his resignation in the late afternoon of this Thursday, after commanding the training in Atibaia, Flamengo made official the departure of the Portuguese coach.

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The club already has an agreement with the replacement, which will be Dorival Júnior, who was in Ceará.

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Paulo Sousa, 51 years old, Flamengo managed in 32 matches, with 19 wins, 7 draws and 6 losses.

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He didn't win the title and ended up with two runners-up, the state and the Supercopa do Brasil.

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