Renato confirms that the renewal is “well underway” with Gremio and calls for a “strong group” | Association

Renato Portaluppi's stay at Grêmio is about to become official. The coach admitted that the renewal was “in full swing” for another season, and joked that he had not signed yet because he needed to “buy a pen” and called for reinforcements for the Tricolor team to compete for titles in 2024.

Renato spoke about the situation with Gremio on his arrival at the Maracana for the all-star match promoted by Zico. The coach spoke about the renewal with Tricolor. As GE found, the deal is in line and should be announced in the first days of 2024.

– The renewal has not been renewed yet, but it is well underway, and I hope to stay there for another season.

When asked in the mixed area what was required to confirm his stay, the coach joked and said that he was “without a pen” to sign the renewal.

– (Missing) Buy a pen, the pen has run out – Smile.

So far, Gremio have announced the signings of Sotildo and Dodi, both from Santos. Tricolor is still looking for a No. 9 to lead the attack after Suarez's departure and also has defenders as a priority for 2024. The coach said the board is “on the move” for next year and wants a strong squad to battle with the clubs' key players. in the country.

– One way or another we understand the financial part, but we need to form a strong group if we are thinking big, in titles, we need a strong group. “If you want to compete for titles and be champion, you have to think carefully about looking for reinforcements to have a strong group and fight on equal terms with the main teams,” Renato asked.

Gremio FC agreed on Wednesday to renew goalkeeper Kaiqui's contract for two seasons. Rio Grande do Sul also agreed to keep Everton Galdino and Joao Pedro.

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