# Botafogo managerial transition under Tite

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/botafogo-managerial-transition-under-tite
> Updated: 2026-09-20T06:28:21.000Z. Sources: 54. Developments: 2.

Botafogo appointed Tite as head coach through December 2028 to lead a long-term project supported by investor GDA. Tite’s tenure began with a 3-2 victory against Grêmio, but his subsequent managerial debut resulted in a 2-0 defeat against Mirassol. This loss left the club in 12th place in the Campeonato Brasileiro with 35 points.

Following the defeat, the club entered a 14-day training period during the FIFA international window to address defensive organization and offensive effectiveness. However, the team faces logistical challenges as their Espaço Lonier training center has been ceded to the NFL for an upcoming game at Maracanã between the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys. 

As a result, Botafogo will conduct itinerant training sessions at the Urca Army Physical Education School and the Nilton Santos Stadium. The squad is scheduled to return to competition on October 7 against Vasco at the Estádio Nilton Santos.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: Botafogo prepares for tactical shifts and training changes

Following a loss to Mirassol, Botafogo coach Tite will use the FIFA break to adjust tactics, while the club manages training shifts due to the NFL's presence at Maracanã.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/botafogo-loses-2-0-to-mirassol-in-tites-managerial-debut

### 2026-09-15: Botafogo hires Tite as head coach through 2028

Botafogo has hired Tite as head coach through 2028, marking a new era for the club. Meanwhile, Grêmio welcomes back Renato Gaúcho to lead their fight against relegation in the Brasileirão.

50 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tite-authorizes-botafogo-to-proceed-with-coaching-negotiations

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