Fluminense joins clubs at Supreme Court over bets, fears wage delays | OneFootball

Fluminense intends to appeal to the Supreme Federal Court (STF), alongside other clubs, in an attempt to once again unlock funds related to betting companies. The move has gained importance given the financial impact caused by the absence of Superbet’s sponsorship and the board’s concern about keeping its commitments to the squad.

According to information published by journalist Diogo Dantas in O Globo, Fluminense estimates a loss of approximately 20% of its revenue under the current scenario. The club acknowledges that its financial situation is not comfortable and is working to keep players’ salaries and image rights payments up to date, although there are reports of overdue amounts for some athletes.

The board has also been seeking alternatives to manage a payroll considered high. Among the possibilities are agreements with players involving vacation pay, signing bonuses, and image rights, in an attempt to preserve cash flow without putting even more strain on the club’s finances.

The expectation within the club is that the issue involving betting companies will be resolved. For that reason, Fluminense is expected to join other clubs in the move before the STF to try to regain access to this revenue. The intention is to reduce financial pressure and avoid having to sell players beyond what is necessary to balance the books.

SAF remains a plan to strengthen the club’s finances

Alongside the search for new revenue, the transformation of Fluminense’s football department into a Football Corporation (SAF) continues to be treated as a strategic alternative for the club’s future.

Negotiations with an investor linked to BTG are still ongoing, but they remain far from an agreement. The deal continues to be one of the board’s priorities to address the debts and ensure investment capacity in football.

The possibility of a SAF is also tied to the goal of keeping Fluminense competitive in Série A amid the rise of other clubs that have adopted the model. According to the report, the expectation is that negotiations may progress by the end of 2026.

In the meantime, the club needs to manage the immediate impact of reduced revenue, preserve its sporting plans, and find alternatives to meet its financial commitments to the squad.

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