Overview
- Tite announced his return in a written statement, saying he took time to care for himself and family and thanked supporters for respecting his recovery.
- He did not name or confirm a next team, with the note serving as a formal end to his voluntary hiatus.
- His most recent job was at Flamengo, finishing in September 2024 after 56 matches with 34 wins, 10 draws and 12 losses, and winning the Campeonato Carioca.
- In April he stepped back from talks to take over Corinthians after an anxiety crisis, and reports say he was later sounded out by Fortaleza, Santos and Venezuela’s federation.
- During the break he also underwent surgery on both knees, according to IstoÉ, while remaining out of work until this week’s announcement.