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Tite signed a contract with Botafogo until December 2028

Botafogo had been searching for a new head coach since the dismissal of Franclim Carvalho in August this year. In the meantime, Rodrigo Bellão took over as the team’s interim coach. Thus, on Wednesday (16), the club from General Severiano announced the signing of Tite, formerly of Flamengo.

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Tite and Botafogo signed a contract until December 2028. Through a post on social media, Flamengo’s rival announced his arrival: “Coach of the Brazilian National Team for six years and a multiple-time champion in Brazilian football, Tite joins Glorioso until the end of 2028. Along with him come assistant coach Matheus Bachi and fitness coach Fábio Mahseredjian, who will receive full support from the club’s in-house staff, now with Rodrigo Bellão as a new member”.

How did the negotiations between Tite and Botafogo go?

The first meeting between Botafogo and Tite took place last Monday (14), in person. Since then, talks intensified, reaching the final details this Wednesday (16). As a result, the coach signed his contract with the Rio club.

What is Botafogo’s situation in 2026?

Tite will have plenty of work to do to restore Botafogo’s confidence. Eliminated from both the Copa do Brasil and the Copa Sudamericana, the team from General Severiano is one of the clubs battling relegation. Flamengo’s rival sits in 14th place in the Brasileirão, with 32 points, and is on a four-match winless run in the league.

How was Tite’s spell at Flamengo?

Tite arrived at Flamengo in October 2023 to replace Argentine coach Jorge Sampaoli. It was the experienced manager’s first job after leaving the Brazilian National Team. In charge of Mengão, he managed 68 matches, with 41 wins, and won the Carioca Championship.

However, after a string of poor results, including elimination from the Libertadores by Peñarol (URU), Flamengo’s board decided to end Tite’s tenure. As a result, the Rubro-Negro promoted Filipe Luís to the role.

What happened in Tite’s most recent job?

Tite’s most recent job was at Cruzeiro, where he coached the Minas Gerais club in 17 matches, with eight wins, three draws, and six losses. Announced in December 2025, the coach was fired in March 2026 after a poor start in the Brasileirão.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Meanwhile, Flamengo remain focused on their next commitment of 2026. This Thursday (17), Leonardo Jardim’s team faces Independiente del Valle (ECU) at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time at the Maracanã, in the second leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.

Thus, ESPN, on cable TV, and Disney+, via streaming, will broadcast Flamengo’s match. In addition, Coluna do Fla will cover every detail of the clash on the website, on YouTube, and across its social media.

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