Thiago Silva discusses SAF, draws parallels with European giants | OneFootball

After starring in the thrilling qualification of Fluminense for the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil last Wednesday (10), the experienced defender Thiago Silva, author of the decisive goal, took the opportunity to express his position regarding the possible adoption of the Anonymous Society of Football (SAF) model by the club. The Tricolor captain not only revealed his hopes as a fan, but also established pertinent comparisons with the financial reality of his former teams, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.

The "Monster" shared his strong conviction that, if the SAF materializes, the main objective will be the continuous improvement of the institution. "I strongly believe that if it happens (the SAF), as it is happening, people will come to make Fluminense better. And I, as a fan, hope that this happens. They seek to make Fluminense even better, fighting for the most important titles," declared Thiago Silva.

The Tricolor idol expressed the desire to see Fluminense on an equal footing in the fight for great achievements, mentioning direct competitors in the national scene. "In front of our rival (Flamengo), as we know, Palmeiras, Botafogo itself, we are in this 'stand by' and hoping that everything goes right, regardless if it happens or not," completed the defender, emphasizing the relevance of investment for competitiveness.

In his analysis, Thiago Silva drew a parallel between the financial structure of European clubs and the Brazilian reality, highlighting the disparity of resources. "The financial condition was really very important, especially for Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain in France. It was an absurd difference," commented the athlete.

Upon returning to national football, the scenario proved to be different, with an investment challenge. "And I, in this return to Brazil, got to know a bit of the opposite. It's a good financial condition, well structured, but other teams with higher investment than ours make us a bit far from them in this sense," compared Thiago, underlining that, despite the current solidity of Fluminense, the superior financial support of some opponents creates a competitive imbalance that a SAF could, eventually, mitigate.

Thiago Silva's statements come at a crucial moment for Fluminense, which advances in an important competition while the debate about the modernization of its administrative structure takes on new contours.

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