Tite Returns to Football After Seven-Month Mental Health Break
After a seven-month hiatus to address mental health, Brazilian coach Tite announces his return to football coaching, expressing gratitude and readiness to resume his career.
- • Tite returned to football after a seven-month break for mental health reasons.
- • He withdrew from coaching Corinthians due to an anxiety crisis but is now ready to resume.
- • He previously coached Flamengo, winning the Campeonato Carioca 2024.
- • Tite emphasized the importance of self-care and vulnerability in sports.
- • His son Matheus publicly celebrated his recovery and return.
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Brazilian football coach Adenor Leonardo Bachi, popularly known as Tite, announced his return to coaching after a seven-month hiatus taken to address mental health concerns. On November 23, 2025, Tite shared a heartfelt message stating, "Voltei! Cuidei de mim, fiquei com a minha família e estou pronto para retornar às atividades como técnico." He expressed deep gratitude to his family, fans, and supporters who aided him during his recovery.
Tite's break began in April 2025 when he decided to pause his career to focus on his mental well-being following an anxiety crisis. At that time, he was close to finalizing a contract to coach Corinthians but withdrew unexpectedly, which surprised the club and led them to appoint Dorival Júnior as their manager. Prior to his hiatus, Tite had coached Flamengo from October 2023 until September 2024, overseeing 70 matches, where he secured 42 wins, 12 draws, and 16 losses, notably leading Flamengo to victory in the Campeonato Carioca 2024. His tenure ended after Flamengo's elimination from the Copa Libertadores by Peñarol.
Tite's son, Matheus Bachi, expressed joy on social media about his father's return, stating, "Feliz em te ver bem e pronto para voltar. O futebol é melhor contigo. Te amo, pai." Recognized as one of Brazilian football's most successful coaches, Tite has led Corinthians to a world title and managed Brazil in the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups.
By openly discussing his mental health and stepping back when necessary, Tite underscores the importance of vulnerability and self-care in high-pressure sports environments. His comeback is eagerly anticipated by the football community as he prepares to resume coaching duties.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
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Tite's most recent coaching role
Sources provide conflicting information about Tite's last coaching position before his break.
exame.com
"He was close to finalizing a contract with Corinthians."
cnnbrasil.com.br
"His most recent coaching role was with Flamengo, which he took over in October 2023."
Why this matters: One source claims Tite's last role was with Flamengo starting in October 2023, while the other source does not mention this detail, focusing instead on his previous contract negotiations with Corinthians. This affects the understanding of his coaching history leading up to his break.