He replaces Alberto Valentim and his current contract runs till 2019.
Paqueta has a tough task at his hand as The Lone Stars are currently in ninth place with 17 points in 12 rounds in the Brazilian Serie A.
“It is a great challenge to return to Brazil in a team with a great tradition like Botafogo, which has always had great professionals and has contributed greatly to the Brazilian team. I knew all the logistics of the job and I know the capacity of each one here.
“That was an important point in my decision to come to this club. You can count on my attention twenty-four hours a day. Botafogo has to be on a high level,” said Paqueta after joining.
The gaffer wants to build on the work done by Valentim and does not believe that a complete overhauling of the system is required.
“On the two days I have been here, I was able to introduce some important game situations with the players and this brings a tranquillity. Of course we will have a period of adaptation between us. Valentine did a great job and we’re going to upgrade on that. The line of work is similar and this makes the process easier,” said Paqueta.
The 59-year old coach has had committed to taking over FC Pune City for the upcoming season but an offer from his home country has seen him negotiate a release.
FC Pune City now find themselves on the lookout for another coach.
