On Sunday, prior to the Timao’s clash with Botafogo in the ninth round of the Brazilian league championship, the coach was honoured alongside director of football Edu Gaspar, who will join Tite in a new role at the Brazilian Football federation (CBF).
The big screen at the Corinthians Arena showed a video with testimonials from a number of players and employees who have worked with the duo.
Unable hold back the tears, Tite and Edu took to the centre of the pitch to receive a card from president Roberto de Andrade.
They received a rapturous ovation from all in attendance, serenaded to chants of "ole, ole, ole, ole, Tite, Tite,".
The outgoing boss addressed the crowd over the speakers, his voice cracking, overcome by the emotion of the occasion.
"We won six titles together, but what myself and my family will take away from here is the love and affection you showed us," he said. "Thank you very much.”
Tite ends his third spell with the club as Corinthian’s most successful coach, with six major titles.
He has been replaced by former Brazil international Cristovao Borges.
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