RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian giants Flamengo have identified Portuguese manager Carlos Carvalhal as their preferred choice to replace Renato Gaucho next year, according to local media reports.
However, the Rio de Janeiro club faces competition from Turkey's Besiktas, who are also keen to secure Carvalhal's services, Brazilian newspaper O Globo said on Saturday.
Flamengo have been looking for a head coach since parting ways with Renato after the team's defeat to Palmeiras in the Copa Libertadores final last month.
The club had initially targeted Argentine Marcelo Gallardo and Portuguese Jorge Jesus for the vacant position. However, Gallardo renewed his contract with River Plate during the week while Jesus is expected to remain in charge of Benfica after the team's qualification for the Champions League knockout phase.
Carvalho has six months to run on his contract as manager of Braga, who are currently fourth in Portugal's top flight standings.
The 56-year-old is well known to Besiktas, having previously managed the club in 2011 and 2012. The Super Lig side began their search for a new manager on Thursday after the resignation of Sergen Yalcin. Enditem
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