New manager, Rafinha says a "loser's mentality" has no place at São Paulo | OneFootball

New Football Manager of São Paulo, Rafinha detailed what he intends to do as a director. With successful stints at clubs like Bayern Munich and Flamengo, in addition to the tricolor team itself, the former full-back wants to think big.

“Unfortunately, São Paulo stood still. I was there for three years as an athlete and saw this. But it's not a lost cause. There's no room for a defeatist speech, of already entering suffering. That can't happen,” said Rafinha, on Seleção SporTV.

After the 3-1 defeat to Palmeiras, coach Hernán Crespo said that the club's goal in the Brasileirão is to achieve the so-called 'magic number' of 45 points to avoid relegation.

Contrary to the Argentine, president Harry Massis stated that São Paulo will fight for a spot in the Libertadores in the Brasileirão, with a speech similar to Rafinha's.

“Let's look ahead. São Paulo is a giant club, it was very successful… It's a club that was a model. It stood still with this loser speech, of fear, which doesn't fit São Paulo. It's a very big challenge in my life and I hope to help in the best way possible,” concluded the former full-back.

Retired since July 2024, Rafinha played for São Paulo between 2022 and 2024, appeared in 117 matches, and lifted two trophies: the 2023 Copa do Brasil and the 2024 Supercopa. He will work alongside Rui Costa, the club's current football executive.

The former player also said he intends to end the salary delays of the squad. “The first step is to get everything up to date, as is already being done. They made an agreement with the players, so they will pay what is overdue. Everything is on track and will be communicated to the players this week,” he explained.

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