Raged? Over leaks, Rafinha confronts training ground staff, says journo | OneFootball

The atmosphere behind the scenes at Barra Funda Training Center has become highly strained after an allegedly harsh reprimand directed by Rafinha, São Paulo’s football executive, at staff members.

The executive is said to have shown deep irritation over the constant leaking of internal information and put the football department under pressure, reprimanding both new employees and professionals who have been with the club for more than 20 years.

The information was reported by journalist Jorge Nicola. Sources consulted by AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR confirm that Rafinha was bothered by the leaking of information, but say there were no harsh reprimands toward staff, as the fellow journalist reported.

According to Nicola, the trigger for the executive’s reaction was the disclosure of confidential information about delays in the payment of salaries, image rights, and bonuses.

However, the tone of the reprimand caused discomfort and created a tense atmosphere in the workplace, since much of the information that reaches the press comes from the players’ own agents and press officers, not from club employees.

Promoted to the executive role after Rui Costa’s departure, the former full-back has been involved in repeated friction in his attempt to shield São Paulo’s day-to-day affairs and reorganize the department, according to Nicola.

According to the journalist, these forceful moves have caused strain in the executive’s relationship with long-standing figures at the training center.

The Tricolor squad is enjoying three days off after the 1-0 win over Internacional over the weekend, a result that lifted the team to 11th place in the Brazilian Championship.

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