São Paulo FC has officially secured a deal to bring back Dorival Júnior as their head coach, marking his third stint with the club. The agreement, finalized late Friday morning, comes just days after the team's Copa do Brasil elimination prompted the dismissal of Roger Machado.

The contract runs through the end of the season, with both sides making financial adjustments to reach a deal. Dorival, who previously earned R$ 3 million at Corinthians, has agreed to a salary close to R$ 2 million—roughly half of his previous pay—matching the amount São Paulo had offered to former coach Hernán Crespo.

Negotiations kicked off on Thursday and stretched into the early hours of Friday, reflecting the club's urgency to fill the coaching vacancy. This move signals São Paulo's determination to rebound after their midweek cup exit and refocus on the remainder of the season.

For fans and followers, this appointment brings a familiar face back to the Tricolor bench, with Dorival's experience expected to steady the ship. As the club turns the page, all eyes will be on how quickly he can implement his system and reignite the team's form.