Ex-Chelsea star is Brazil’s brightest managerial hope who won trophy after just two months

André Villas-Boas: The Portuguese manager who is impressing in Brazil

Villas-Boas has won the Campeonato Carioca with Flamengo in just two months in charge

André Villas-Boas has emerged as one of the brightest managerial prospects in Brazil after winning the Campeonato Carioca with Flamengo in just two months in charge.

The Portuguese manager, who previously managed Chelsea, Tottenham and Marseille, took over at Flamengo in December 2022 and has quickly turned the team into title contenders.

Flamengo won the Campeonato Carioca, the Rio de Janeiro state championship, on 12th April 2023, after beating Vasco da Gama 1-0 in the final.

It was Villas-Boas' first trophy as Flamengo manager and it came just two months after he took charge of the team.

Villas-Boas has been praised for his attacking style of play and his ability to get the best out of his players.

He has also been credited with improving the team's fitness and discipline.

Flamengo are now one of the favourites to win the Brazilian Serie A title this season.

They are currently top of the league after 10 games and have a five-point lead over second-placed Palmeiras.

Villas-Boas has been linked with a move to Europe in the summer, with Manchester United and Real Madrid reportedly interested in his services.

However, he has said that he is happy at Flamengo and wants to stay with the club for the long term.

"I am very happy at Flamengo," Villas-Boas said.

"I have a great group of players and I am enjoying working with them."

"We have achieved a lot together in a short space of time and I believe that we can achieve even more in the future."

Villas-Boas is a highly-rated manager with a proven track record of success.

He is still only 45 years old and has the potential to become one of the best managers in the world.

It will be interesting to see how his career progresses in the coming years.

But one thing is for sure, André Villas-Boas is a name to watch in the world of football.