Ex-Flamengo director turns down Corinthians offer for unusual reason | OneFootball

Bruno Spindel was close to taking charge of Corinthians' football operations

After dismissing Fabinho Soldado from the position of football director, Corinthians came close to announcing Bruno Spindel for the role. However, the former Flamengo executive decided to turn down the offer.

In an official statement, Bruno Spindel reported that he received a proposal to take on the role of football director at Corinthians. However, since the São Paulo club did not send the contract for signing, Spindel decided to end negotiations.

READ THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT:

“With the aim of putting an end to speculation and inaccurate information, I clarify that, after expressing agreement with the proposal presented to me by Sport Club Corinthians Paulista to take on the position of Professional Football Director, I consider the negotiations with the club to be closed.

The decision stems from the lack of submission, within a reasonable timeframe, of the formal contract for signing, under the previously agreed terms. Sincerely, Bruno Spindel.”

WAS BRUNO SPINDEL CORINTHIANS' PRIORITY AFTER SOLDADO'S DEPARTURE?

Initially, Corinthians had Alessandro Brito, from Botafogo, as their top priority for the position, but talks did not progress. As a result, president Osmar Stabile consulted with allies and decided to bet on Bruno Spindel, former Flamengo executive, who helped assemble the championship squads for the Libertadores in 2019 and 2022.

Without a club since August, when he left Flamengo, Spindel was, between 2019 and 2024, one of the main references in Flamengo football, working alongside Marcos Braz. However, after Luiz Eduardo Baptista was elected president, the executive lost ground with the arrival of José Boto.

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