 After rejoining Criciúma, Argel was dismissed in May 2018.In September, he was announced as the new manager of fellow Série B team Coritiba Foot Ball Club, being relieved of his duties on 16 February 2019 after being knocked out of the Copa do Brasil.On 2 July 2019, Argel replaced Marcelo Cabo at the helm of first division newcomers Centro Sportivo Alagoano.