From Paris Acasa Futsal to Real Madrid, Marcelo Serpa, their coach, has made a unique leap. Recognized as the best coach in French D1 futsal, he has been appointed as a South American scout for Real, according to the American media outlet The Athletic. At 53, Serpa began his futsal playing career at Flamengo before moving on to Spain and then France, where he has been coaching since 2016. He was chosen by his friend Juni Calafat, chief scout for Madrid. His mission will be to discover the next Vinicius or Rodrygo, showcasing the increasingly close connections between futsal and 11-a-side soccer.
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Marcelo Serpa, former coach of Paris ACASA, has been elected coach of the French D1 futsal season in 2024 / ©Futsalzone