[7] In January 1999, Tácio returned to Vitória, as his non-EU quota was transferred to newcomer Álvaro Recoba.
After the end of the Campeonato Baiano of 2007, Tácio joined Itabaiana,[12] which won the Copa Governo do Estado de Sergipe.
In February 2008, he returned to Itabaiana,[15] finishing in the 4th position of the Campeonato Sergipano and getting to semi-finals of the Copa Governo do Estado de Sergipe.
On 24 June 2006, Tácio signed with Joinville a 1+1⁄2-year contract,[16] but immediately joined Grêmio Esportivo Juventus, on loan.
In December 2008, Tácio returned to Fluminense de Feira,[18] which finished the Campeonato Baiano's 2009's edition as semi-finalist.