Kleiton Lima, 49, left Santos last September after the club's management received 19 anonymous letters from players accusing him of "moral and sexual harassment" The coach, who maintains his innocence, had resumed his role at the beginning of April and the club had stated that these allegations had not been proven. "To preserve his family, his integrity and the Santos club itself, Lima has submitted his resignation," the Sao Paulo State team explained in a press release.
"Since he was hired he has been the subject of criticism and in recent days even death threats, due to accusations dating back to last year," the club where Pelé shone said in a statement. Kleiton Lima has been accused of sexual and moral harassment by several players last year, but the club said these allegations were not proven. The coach has denied the allegations and has not been charged with any crime. The club has said that the allegations against him have been "unsubstantiated" and that he is innocent.