Corinthians chief refuses to switch club to SAF and speaks according to Caixa

Corinthians Chairman Duilio Monteiro Alves has made it clear that he is not considering turning Timão into a club company. For the boss, it is possible to do a good job without having an owner. At the moment, it is interesting, Corinthians are in competition with Botafogo, which operates the SAF app, by coach Luis Castro.

“Corinthians do not need the SAF. First, it is a model that will be discussed a lot, there is a lot to improve, and I think we will see a lot of confusion because there is a lot of uncertainty in the way the law is made. Corinthians is a crowd team. It is impossible for the Corinthians to have an owner. And I have no doubt that you can do a good job without having money.‘, the president said in an interview with big circleFrom Sport TV.

“Just doing the job right, running politics away, and not letting that part influence decisions, so we did everything without thinking about politics. When doing a good and professional job, everything is as possible as having an owner. You know you have a hard time getting things done, but I have no doubts that you can follow a healthy path without being SAF.”

The actor took the opportunity to reveal that Corinthians are in high demand for a possible turnaround into a club company. In Brazilian football, it is worth remembering that, in addition to the above-mentioned example of Botafogo, in the acquisition by Eagle Holding, from John Textor, Cruzeiro also followed the same path with Ronaldo. Change still doesn’t matter Duilio.

“Very, always, Every day some large companies appear, investment funds interested in Corinthians. That Corinthian is a dream of consumption. But we have sought to bring in that money with other partnerships, and other possibilities for a comeback, without having to sell the club’s participation,” Duilio said.

In addition, the President outlined the progress made in negotiations with Caixa to settle the financing of the Neo Química Arena. At the beginning of January, it is worth remembering, Duilio confirmed the existence of a verbal agreement. according to My dreamAnd the There is a possibility for the club to pay the first installment only in 2023.

“Corinthians will retain at least 50% of the revenue until the pitch is paid. Hence the need to generate more and more revenue. You naming rights Go directly to Caixa Econômica Federal, payment is direct. A smaller part is left for Corinthians, the idea is that we pay in 17‘, began.

“This is a point we talked about, it’s A deal that lasted for two years, there was a pandemic, we have an audience again now. With today’s numbers, just thinking about game days, 50% will go to pay the premiums. House Corinthians she’s amazing. We have a great stadium, albeit an overstated one, but it is the home of Villa. We worked hard to work 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It’s not just a football game.”

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