Marquinhos: Ex-Chelsea star is Brazil’s brightest managerial hope who won trophy after just two months at Corinthians
Marquinhos bids emotional farewell to Corinthians fanbase after just two months in charge as a manager after guiding the famous Sao Paulo outfit to their first state championship title since 2019
Marquinhos has emerged as one of the most exciting managerial prospects in Brazil by winning the Campeonato Paulista after just two months in charge of Corinthians
The former Chelsea defender called time on his two-month reign in charge of Corinthians on Monday after guiding the famous Sao Paulo outfit to their first state championship title since 2019.
Marquinhos took charge of Corinthians in February but announced his decision to leave the club on Monday after receiving an offer from another club, which is widely reported to be Internacional.
He had been a popular figure at Corinthians, leading them to victory in the Campeonato Paulista, the most prestigious state championship in Brazil.
Marquinhos was a key member of Chelsea's 2012 Champions League-winning side, having been signed from Roma in 2008.
He left Chelsea in 2014 to join Paris Saint-Germain, where he won five Ligue 1 titles and three French Cups.
Marquinhos retired from playing in 2020 and began his coaching career with Corinthians' youth team.
He was appointed manager of the first team in February after the club parted ways with Sylvinho.
Marquinhos led Corinthians to victory in the Campeonato Paulista after defeating Sao Paulo 2-0 in the final.
He also guided the team to the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores, South America's premier club competition.
Marquinhos' success at Corinthians has made him one of the most exciting managerial prospects in Brazil.
He is expected to be in demand by other clubs in Brazil and abroad.
Corinthians will be hoping to appoint a new manager who can continue Marquinhos' good work.
The club is aiming to win the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A, the Brazilian league title, for the first time since 2017.
