Pelé’s son, Edinho goes through an unusual situation in Londrina

The coach edinhoformer goalkeeper and son of Skin, went through an unusual situation. The 52-year-old coach resigned from Londrina shortly after the 1-1 draw with Rio Branco, this Thursday, for the Campeonato Paranaense. However, he ended up being rehired just nine hours later. The announcement of “fico” happened through social networks.

“Nothing like one day after another! After meeting with the board, I continue in the process and continue in the technical command of our Tubarão. I never gave up on anything in my life and it won’t be the first time! I want to thank you, from the bottom of my heart , the messages of support and solidarity in my last post. I was moved. I confess that it is an unusual situation that I am experiencing, but, with all the positive energy I received, I have faith and the certainty that I must accept the proposal to continue and conclude this cycle in the best way, always looking for victories! Up, Tubarão”, wrote Edinho on his Instagram account.

Interestingly, it was also through social media that he announced his departure from Londrina hours earlier – without even communicating the club about his decision. Dissatisfied with the result and Londrina’s performance, he didn’t even participate in the press conference and said goodbye to the players in the locker room.

Calmer, he was removed from the idea by the board. “Eternal gratitude for everyone who supported me, believed and trusted me along this journey, in this ‘Giant of the Interior’. I leave, with great pride, a group of young talents who represent a great potential for economic return for the club, and a legacy of greatness and professionalism that this club and its supporters deserve so much. day (sic)! Thank you all so much, once again”, published Edinho, in the now deleted message.

After working two years at Londrina’s sub-20, Edinho took charge of the main team at the turn of the year, planning the preparation for 2023. The team, which is in the second division of Brazilian football, is seventh in the State, with a win, three draws and two defeats.

Right at the beginning of his work in the main team, Edinho had to leave the pre-season to visit his father at Albert Einstein Hospital, in São Paulo, where he spent his last moments with Pelé. O King of Football died on December 29, victim of complications caused by a tumor in the colon.