Inside story: why Tite was sacked by Cruzeiro after just 90 days | OneFootball

Tite's time at Toca da Raposa came to an early end.

After just three months in the position, the former Brazil coach in two World Cups couldn't withstand the pressure and the lack of team progress.

The announcement of his dismissal occurred this Sunday (15), right after the bitter draw against Vasco at Mineirão.

According to ge, since taking over in January, Tite dealt with a ghost that troubled him in BH: the shadow of Leonardo Jardim.

The success of his predecessor (now at Flamengo) set a high bar that Tite's playing style couldn't reach.

The fans' distrust began early, with insults as early as February, and the management, led by Pedro Lourenço, felt that the work "didn't flow."

Curiously, Tite leaves the club with a trophy in his record: the Campeonato Mineiro, won after a seven-year drought for Raposa.

The title seemed to be the necessary boost for the coach, but the reality of the Brasileirão was relentless.

Termination and Departure

The termination was communicated in the locker room by Pedro Junio and Bruno Spindel. Tite had a contract until the end of 2026, and Cruzeiro will have to bear a termination fee, the amount of which is kept confidential. In the SAF era, Raposa maintains a high turnover rate, with a change in command every five months.

Who Takes Over?

Cruzeiro is already moving in the market with two main targets:

Names like Hernán Crespo and Marcelo Gallardo were initially dismissed by the management, which seeks a quick decision for the rest of the season.

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