On 10 October 2010, after managing Ponte Preta, Vila Nova and Portuguesa, Benazzi returned to Avaí,Benazzi é o novo técnico (Benazzi is the new manager); Avaí's official website, 10 October 2010 with the club narrowly avoiding relegation in the year's Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. On 14 February of the following year, however, he was relieved of his duties.Benazzi deixa comando técnico (Benazzi leaves manager post); Avaí's official website, 14 February 2011
