A technical change of command has been confirmed after internal meetings and ends a short cycle within the club, which is now evaluating the next steps for next season.
December 11
2025
– 7:36 p.m.
(updated at 7:36 p.m.)
Fortaleza has confirmed that Martín Palermo will step down from command of the team at the end of the season. The decision was taken after meetings between the Argentine coach and management, who chose to terminate the contract.
Palermo, 52, spent 98 days in charge of the club. During this period, he played 17 matches, recording 8 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats, in addition to using 32 players.
Thank you Martin Palermo!
Fortaleza Esporte Clube informs that coach Martín Palermo will not remain in charge of the team for next season. After meetings held in recent days, it was decided to end the relationship at the end of the current season.…
– Fortaleza Esporte Clube (@FortalezaEC) December 11, 2025
With this definition, Fortaleza begins the process of choosing the coach who will take over the team in 2025.