Grêmio finances laid bare, R$113m owed on six players plus transfer debts | OneFootball

Following Sunday’s defeat to Atlético-MG, Grêmio executive Paulo Pelaipe backed Luís Castro and outlined the club’s strained finances under president Odorico Roman, eight months into his tenure.

According to Gremistas.net, Pelaipe said Roman inherited heavy debts to players and suppliers, and December outgoings of R$53 million were needed to clear overdue wages, 13th salaries, holidays and bonuses. He added that salaries must be kept current and that amounts remain owed to agents.

Beyond that, the previous board left short-term liabilities. The club owes R$113 million in signing-on fees and agent commissions tied to six recruits from the second half of last year, namely Arthur, Willian, Carlos Vinicius, Balbuena, Marcos Rocha and Noriega.

In Willian’s case, R$12 million in signing-on fees were overdue and a further one million euros instalment was due in September. A deal to terminate his contract last week converted unpaid fees and salaries into 20 instalments through April 2028.

Debts also extend to other clubs. Grêmio owes two million dollars to Los Angeles FC for Kike Olivera, now on loan at Bahia, and an attempt to transfer that liability to Nacional-URU during talks did not lead to agreement.

One of the costliest signings in Grêmio’s history, Wagner Leonardo, carries two and a half million dollars outstanding to Vitória, split into one million that fell due in March this year, one million in September 2026 and 500,000 in March next year.

Starter Amuzu, whose deal expires in December, has prompted further demands. Anderlecht have notified the club over 400,000 euros overdue, with another 600,000 scheduled for 2026.

Source: Gremistas.net

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