Restructuring in Inter’s youth system: Three U-17 staff members dismissed amid structural changes at the club.
Sport Club Internacional announced on Monday (20) the dismissal of three key staff members from the U-17 coaching team. The decision, aimed at continuing the restructuring process within the club’s youth divisions, resulted in the departure of head coach Filipe Mattos, fitness coach Eric Vieira, and goalkeeper coach Glauber Henrique. Official statements have already been issued, confirming their exits and thanking the professionals for their time at the club.
Strategic Changes for the Future of the Colorado
The move is part of a broader strategy led by executive Fabinho Soldado, who has been implementing various changes to the club’s youth football department since the beginning of the year. The goal is to optimize the development of new talent and align the working philosophy with the club’s future expectations.
Background of the Departing Staff
Filipe Mattos had taken charge of Inter’s U-17 team in July 2025, seeking to implement his own methodology. Glauber Henrique had a longer tenure, having been with the club since 2025, with previous experience at Juventude. The departure of these staff members signals a new direction for the youth categories.
A Wide-Reaching Restructuring Move
It is worth noting that these are not the first moves made by Fabinho Soldado regarding the youth system. In April, the club had already announced the departures of figures such as Luiz Caldas Milano (general director), Fernando Rech (executive), Luther Alves (recruitment manager), and Mário Jorge, the coach who led the final category before the professional team.
The official statement from Internacional reinforces the ongoing nature of the restructuring:
“Sport Club Internacional announces the departure of U-17 head coach Filipe Mattos, fitness coach Eric Vieira, and goalkeeper coach Glauber Henrique. These changes continue the restructuring of the Club’s Youth Categories. Internacional thanks the professionals for their commitment and dedication during their time at the Club and wishes them success in their future endeavors.”
Colorado fans are following these moves closely, hoping that the youth system reform will bear fruit and strengthen Inter’s talent pipeline, preparing future generations for the challenges of professional football. The board’s next steps in defining new names for the vacant positions will be crucial for the development of the youth setup.
