Santos reopen training ground hotel, Teixeira: "Mission accomplished" | OneFootball

Santos reopened, this Monday, the Hotel Recanto dos Alvinegros at CT Rei Pelé, the accommodation where the professional team players and coaching staff stay concentrated. The renovation was carried out in partnership with WePlan Group and NR Sports and involved an investment of over R$ 3 million.

What did the renovation involve?

“The idea was to create the feeling of a new home, not just a simple hotel room. We want the players to feel at home, because we know that what happens off the field makes a big difference. The environment was completely renewed: walls, floors, new furniture. The old facility had moldy spots, it was worn out. Today, nothing old remains there,” explained Sandra Ganzert, CEO of WePlan Group, a company specialized in career planning for football players.

“The main pillars were especially the renovation of the walls due to mildew and mold, because that greatly hinders recovery. The quality of sleep regarding lighting is extremely important. We are organizing the window sealing, which will be part of a second phase. The entire structure is designed to be ergonomic… the desks, armchairs, so that they feel cozy, at home,” continued the businesswoman.

Marcelo Teixeira celebrates the renovation of Recanto dos Alvinegros

President Marcelo Teixeira expressed a sense of accomplishment with the hotel’s renovation.

“It’s a watershed moment and, once again, Santos Futebol Clube is innovating and providing our professionals with suitable conditions for the proper development of football practice. It may seem like a small detail, but it’s not. Some players have been with us in the rooms. They are here practically every day. Sometimes they are here at the CT more than in their own homes. For them to enter a room that hadn’t seen investment in over 20 years, with more beauty, comfort, and conditions to focus on game days… Besides everything, it’s a saving for Santos as we don’t have to expose our players to hotels. They stay here in good conditions. For us, it’s a duty fulfilled to offer this comfort to our professionals. Thanks again to WePlan,” said Marcelo Teixeira.

Modernization of the facilities

Since Neymar’s arrival, the club has been modernizing its facilities. As soon as he joined the club, the attacking midfielder alerted president Marcelo Teixeira that the structure was outdated.

Most of the costs are covered by NR Sports, the company responsible for managing the number 10’s image. In the first half of the year, Peixe renovated the part of the CT dedicated to the youth teams and the women’s team.

In addition, Santos also modernized the Vila Belmiro locker room, making changes to the lighting, flooring, walls, and lockers.

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