Martim Mayer highlights "visible decline" at Benfica's general meeting | OneFootball

Martim Mayer believes there is a "visible degradation of Benfica's accounts". During the first of two General Assemblies taking place this Saturday, September 27, the candidate for the presidency of the reds pointed to times of change, after having already slammed Rui Costa.

"It's a very serious day for the club, two extremely important topics are being voted on. Benfica's leaders must understand the great responsibility they have. Polls? I appeal to the impartiality of the media, that's what is beautiful. My project is strong, the team is cohesive, we present ourselves with decency. I promise a great, global, financially very strong Benfica, with a football identity, based on training and all this will make Benfica very great again", he said, to CMTV.

Martim Mayer believes that Rui Costa's time has come to an end and it's time for change: "The president of Benfica is tired, it's time to turn the page, bring new energy. I myself want to do two terms when the statutes allow three, it's necessary to open up Benfica. Rui Costa is exhausted, he should step aside and let Benfica happen".

When asked about Luís Filipe Vieira - who is also running in the elections - Mayer was direct: "He's just another candidate, but let's see: what's done is done, let's look to the future. I believe I am the best for Benfica's future otherwise I wouldn't do it".

"Accounts? There is a visible degradation of the accounts, increasingly living off the sale of our talent's revenue. Benfica is very large, highly viable, and I know how to do this. Benfica is weakened and the responsibility lies with the current leadership", he concluded.

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