Corinthians manager Tite has accepted an offer to coach Brazil but his appointment was met with fury at his former club, who yesterday accused the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) of underhand tactics and unethical behaviour.

Tite, who led Corinthians to two Serie A titles, the Copa Libertadores and the World Club Cup, will replace Dunga, who was fired on Tuesday after Brazil were knocked out of the Copa America at the group stage for the first time since 1987.

The 55-year-old Tite, whose proper name is Adenor Leonardo Bacchi, is expected to sign a deal today, although details have yet to be hashed out, the CBF said in a statement.

Corinthians president Roberto de Andrade, however, hit out at the confederation.

“I am furious with the CBF,” Andrade told reporters.

“They didn’t even call us once. It wouldn’t have changed anything if they’d called us and asked for permission to talk to the manager.

“Of course, I’d have said yes.

“Tite deserves the national side for the work he has done and for the person he is,” Andrade added.

“The national side doesn’t deserve Tite and the CBF doesn’t deserve Tite... they aren’t used to dealing with ethical people.”

The CBF responded by saying they had tried calling Andrade on Wednesday after spending three hours in talks with Tite but were unable to reach him via phone.

“The CBF has only respect for Brazilian clubs and their interests,” the governing body said.