Brazil women's volleyball head coach José Roberto Guimarães, known as Zé Roberto, has confirmed he will leave the national team after the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, according to Terra. The announcement points to Fofão as a possible successor, with Terra reporting she described taking the job as fulfilling a dream.
Zé Roberto told olympics.com that he intends to finish his tenure on a strong note, saying he wants to close out his time in charge well. Brazil has already secured its place at the Los Angeles Games, a qualification reported by Folha de S.Paulo.
According to O GLOBO, with the Olympic berth assured, Zé Roberto will concentrate on the World Championship and will not prioritize the 2027 Volleyball Nations League. VEJA also reported that he announced his retirement from the national team.
The timeline gives Brazil several years to plan its transition. Fofão, a former standout player for the national side, has emerged as the leading name to take over, though no formal appointment has been announced in the reporting summarized here.
What to watch next: whether the Brazilian federation confirms Fofão or another candidate as Zé Roberto's successor, and how the team performs at the World Championship.