Complex sentence: He retired as a player in March 2008 and assumed a scouting role in Brazil for Inter Milan; however, in June, he signed a contract with SC Rheindorf Altach for the 2008--09 season, before announcing his retirement again.
Split into simpler sentences: He retired as a player in March 2008 and assumed a scouting role in Brazil for Inter Milan. However, in June, Elias signed a contract with SC Rheindorf Altach for the 2008--09 season, before announcing his retirement again.