Vasco owe over R$10 million to Brazil’s most influential agent | OneFootball

A special article from the portal ge about the most influential businessman in Brazil, Giuliano Bertolucci, revealed an important fact about Vasco's finances. The club has a debt of over R$ 10 million with the agent. The situation becomes even more complex because the creditor is the same person who manages the career of coach Fernando Diniz and the team's main star, Philippe Coutinho.

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Businessman is the most influential in Brazilian football

Giuliano Bertolucci is considered the most powerful player agent in the country. Heir to the Lorenzetti group, he built an empire in football. His roster of athletes includes stars like Bruno Guimarães, Marquinhos, and Pedro. Moreover, he was responsible for some of the biggest transfers in history, such as Coutinho's to Barcelona.

Despite the debt, the relationship between Bertolucci and Vasco is considered good. According to the report, the businessman is known for not retaliating against debtor clubs. He avoids using financial debts as leverage in new negotiations. Executives interviewed for the article state that Bertolucci's word often holds more weight than any signed contract.

Giuliano Bertolucci alongside his daughter, Giulia – Photo: Instagram/Reproduction

Relationship with coach and star is the central point

The presence of Diniz and Coutinho under the management of the same agent creates a delicate web of relationships behind the scenes at São Januário. Vasco's debt with Bertolucci places it among a list of major clubs that owe the agent, such as Corinthians (R$ 78 million) and Fluminense (R$ 20 million). Therefore, the Vasco board needs to manage this complex relationship of debt and partnership with one of the most powerful figures in world football.

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