A former Everton target has left his post as head coach of Brazilian side Corinthians, several months after being interviewed at Goodison Park.
Vitor Pereira was firmly in the running to replace Rafa Benitez back in January and was given more than one interview by Farhad Moshiri and Bill Kenwright as the Blues' top brass searched for a new manager.
The 54-year-old even gave an interview with Sky Sports before an appointment was made, but ultimately the Blues opted for Frank Lampard instead. Portuguese coach Pereira would eventually join Brazilian Serie A side Corinthians instead - but has now left along with his team of backroom staff.