​Amazonas FC made headlines by officially announcing the termination of center-back Léo Coelho’s contract after the player took the club to court. The decision marks a new milestone for the Manaus-based side, which currently sits in 14th place in Série C. In conjunction with the contract termination notice, Amazonas released a video on its official Instagram account highlighting what it described as the defender’s “worst moments” during his time with the club. The compilation features five clips showing Léo Coelho appearing to inadvertently aid opposing attacks on several occasions.
Léo Coelho is reportedly pursuing around R$ 8 million from Amazonas in unpaid wages, a dispute that appears to have contributed to the dissolution of the deal. The 33-year-old defender joined Amazonas in August of last year after stints with Uruguayan giants Nacional and Peñarol. Since arriving in Manaus, Coelho has made 39 appearances for the club, scoring two goals and recording one assist.
The club’s announcement of the contract termination, along with the accompanying highlight video, was posted on Amazonas’ official Instagram account. Coelho began his professional career with Nacional, a club based in the state capital of São Paulo, and also spent time abroad with Fénix (Uruguay) and Atlético San Luis (Mexico). The termination of his contract follows a period in which Amazonas has faced significant challenges on the field.
In terms of results, Amazonas have lost their last three matches in Série C. The team now prepares to return to action next Sunday (the 19th), when they will host Paysandu at the Carlos Zamith stadium. This clash will form part of the 15th round of 19 in the competition. The club’s communications included a note of credit to photo sources, stating “Photo: Reproduction/Personal Archive.” The article detailing these developments was translated into English by artificial intelligence, with a link pointing readers to the original Portuguese version for those who want to read the initial report in its native language.