Tite, ex-Flamengo, an option for Internacional in Pezzolano crisis | OneFootball

Internacional have managed just one win in their last 14 matches

Internacional are going through a crisis in the 2026 season. Because of this, the club is considering sacking head coach Paulo Pezzolano. As a result, the name of former Flamengo manager Tite has emerged as one of the alternatives to replace him if the coach leaves.

Internacional’s board view Tite favorably, since the coach has strong ties to the club from Rio Grande do Sul. However, at this point, there are no negotiations between the former Flamengo boss and the Colorado club.

What is Internacional’s situation in the Brasileirão?

In addition to being eliminated by Grêmio in the Copa do Brasil, Internacional have just one win in their last 14 matches in the 2026 season. It is no surprise, then, that Pezzolano’s side sit in 18th place in the Brasileirão with only 25 points.

So far, they have five wins, ten draws, and 11 defeats in 26 Brasileirão matches. Amid this run of poor results, part of the fanbase in Rio Grande do Sul has begun calling for head coach Paulo Pezzolano to be dismissed.

Has Tite coached Internacional before?

Tite previously managed Internacional between June 2008 and October 2009. During that period, the coach won two titles: the Copa Sudamericana in 2008 and the Campeonato Gaúcho in 2009. His previous record at the club therefore strengthens his candidacy among the options being considered.

How did Tite’s spell at Flamengo go?

Tite arrived at Flamengo in October 2023 to replace Argentine coach Jorge Sampaoli. It was the experienced manager’s first job after leaving the Brazil 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 contract. 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 led the Minas Gerais side in 17 matches, recording eight wins, three draws, and six defeats. Announced in December 2025, the coach was sacked in March 2026 after a poor start in the Brasileirão.

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