Eleventh in the National, Paris 13 Atletico will now be led by a coach from Portugal, Arlésio Coelho (48 years). Following Maxence Flachez’s dismissal on November 18, the Paris club had until November 19 to comply with the coach’s eligibility, with the penalty of a fine (7,500 euros per match).
If Namori Keita is successful in his interim period (2 wins, 1 draw in the championship), he does not have the required diploma and most importantly, he cannot maintain the “18-hour work” rhythm over time with his duties as deputy general manager at Adoma (3,300 employees) as he explained in our column.
After meeting and surveying several free coaches, President Frédéric Pereira opted for a foreign solution. Even though he is completely unknown, Arlésio Coelho, a native of Valencia (Venezuela), remains a familiar face for Paris 13 Atletico. The UEFA Pro License (BEPF equivalent) holder who is fluent in French, was actually Filipe Moreira’s assistant, when Filipe Moreira came to coach P13A (March-June 2023) during the club’s first season in National.
“He knows the club, its values and its environment perfectly”
“The choice is clear,” explains Frédéric Pereira. He knows the club, its values and its environment perfectly, which will allow him to integrate quickly and hit the ground running. The integration will happen naturally. During his time as Moreira’s deputy three years ago, he has left a very positive image, both humanly and professionally. »
After his first experience in Paris, Arlésio Coelho managed the U23 team Al-Fayha (Saudi Arabia) then Portimonense (Portugal). He started this season as an assistant at Radomiak Radom, the Polish 1st division club he only left on October 30.
Arriving in Paris this Thursday
“I’m happy and I want to thank President Frédéric Pereira and Director General Namori Keita for their invitation. Paris is my second home: my wife is Parisian, my in-laws live there, so I don’t need to adapt,” underlined the new Portuguese coach of Paris 13 Atletico, who arrived this Thursday in Paris.
“Three years ago, during my previous visit, the club was in the process of restructuring,” continued Coelho. Today, thanks to management’s efforts, we have a club that is growing and playing at a much higher level. It is a pleasure to be here and it is with pride and joy that I return. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Filipe Moreira, because without him, I would not be here today. »
