Historic day! Lamacchia firm wins bid, nears Vasco SAF buyout: what's next? | OneFootball

​Vasco took the most important step toward defining the future of its football operations on Friday afternoon (25). In a hearing held at the 4th Business Court of the Rio de Janeiro Court of Justice, Almirante Participações, the company of investor Marcos Lamacchia, was declared the winner of the judicial auction for Vasco SAF. With the result ratified at 2:50 p.m., the Brazilian consortium advanced through the competitive process unopposed and moved closer to a definitive purchase to take over management at São Januário.

​The businessman did not appear in person at the court and was represented at the session by partner Mário Junqueira and lawyer André Sica. As the company acted as the initial bidder with the right to match offers, and no other company submitted guarantees for the auction, the presiding judge closed the dispute and confirmed the acquisition, immediately starting the corporate transition process.

+ Vasco decides the future of SAF at auction this Friday

?Victory at auction and unity among Vasco’s leadership

​Right after the hammer came down, the five governing bodies of Vasco released a joint official statement highlighting institutional unity and detailing the next steps at São Januário. The document signed by president Pedrinho, alongside the heads of the Deliberative Council, General Assembly, Fiscal Council, and Board of Benefactors, assured that the investment agreement and executive summary will be opened for prior review by council members before the decisive vote.

​After review by the full council, the final word will belong to the members in an Extraordinary General Assembly called to ratify or reject the definitive sale of the shares. In addition to internal political approval, the deal will also undergo technical review by Anresf, the entity that evaluates governance rules and investigates any potential conflicts arising from the investor’s family ties to Leila Pereira, president of Palmeiras.

Marcos Lamacchia alongside Leila Pereira, Admar Lopes, and his partner Mário Junqueira – Photo: X Atenção Vascaínos

?Guarantees deposited and planning for 2027

​To enter the auction from a position of strength, Vasco’s new partner had already deposited a judicial guarantee of R$ 27 million earlier in the week, safeguarding payments under the recovery plan and protecting labor rights. The board and the future owners remain fully aligned behind the scenes at São Januário, with frequent meetings to shape the 2027 football budget and make major reinforcements for the professional squad possible.

​The expectation among consortium members is to complete the bureaucratic steps in the coming weeks in order to put into practice the billion-real plan for financial investment and debt restructuring. With the legal obstacles removed and the club’s leadership united around the deal, the professional football department gains the stability needed to keep its exclusive focus on the semifinal matchups and pursue titles in this decisive stretch of the season.

Lamacchia will be the new investor in Vasco SAF – Photo: Thiago Ribeiro/AGIF

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