Lamacchia pays R$27m, sole bidder cleared for Vasco SAF auction | OneFootball

Vasco took a decisive step toward defining the new owner of its football operations with a crucial move recorded in the early hours of this Wednesday (23). Almirante Participações, a company led by businessman Marcos Lamacchia, attached to the records of the 4th Business Court proof of the judicial deposit of R$ 27 million made at Banco do Brasil. With this financial guarantee paid within the deadline, the group consolidated its position as the only formally qualified bidder to take part in the judicial auction of Vasco SAF shares scheduled for this Friday (25).

The multimillion-dollar amount corresponds to the first installment of the legal requirement to validate entry into the process of purchasing the football company. As no other interested party paid the amount required by the court before the deadline expired, the Brazilian consortium arrives at the decisive hearing with no competitors at the table, needing only the judge’s confirmation of the documents to take definitive control.

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Judicial deposit and planning for 2027

With the path completely clear to acquire the shares, the investor is already working in full alignment with president Pedrinho behind the scenes at São Januário. Talks between the two are moving forward to finalize Vasco’s planning for 2027, structuring budgets for major signings and squad building regardless of the title races the team is still fighting in the Brasileirão, the Copa do Brasil, and the Copa Sudamericana.

This relationship of trust had already been taking shape in recent months with the release of an emergency loan of R$ 150 million, money authorized by the court that eased cash flow and funded important reinforcements. Under the format established in the notice, all of this financial advance made previously will be deducted from the final amount the buyer will have to pay when taking over the operation.

End of the dispute with 777 and a clear path

The confirmation of the sole bid was also made easier by the definitive settlement with 777 Partners, which gave up the legal battle and agreed to end the lawsuit that had been blocking control of Vasco. With the Americans’ formal exit and the withdrawal of the appeals that were in court, the board at São Januário managed to clear the way to provide legal certainty to the new partner.

Expectations are now centered on the final court approval so that the transition of power can begin immediately. With the pending issues resolved and the guarantee money in the court account, the new management is preparing to start investments in football and provide stability for the work of the coaching staff and players.

Clear path for Marcos Lamacchia at Vasco SAF – Photo: Thiago Ribeiro/AGIF

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