Massis saves R$11m this year with football and Carnival cuts | OneFootball

São Paulo reportedly ended the month of January with a deficit of R$ 3.2 million. Although negative, this estimated result is much lower than what was projected in the budget approved for 2026. According to the initial plan, the club expected to close the first month of the year with a loss of R$ 14.6 million.

The difference could indicate a reduction in expenses of more than R$ 11 million right at the start of the fiscal year, but the sale of Rodriguinho to Bragantino, carried out that month for US$ 3 million (about R$ 15.7 million), was likely decisive.

The professional football department reportedly generated a surplus of around R$ 7 million in the month, probably boosted by the sale of the youth academy revelation.

This information contrasts with the budget forecast. The portal ‘UOL‘ found that the plan pointed to a deficit of R$ 4.5 million. However, the document consulted by ANOTAÇÕES TRICOLORES (learn more about the work by clicking here), a partner of AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR, indicates an even more unfavorable estimate for the department: a loss of R$ 20.3 million in January, with revenues of R$ 22.6 million and expenses of R$ 42.9 million.

Another sector that has undergone recent changes is the social department, which had a change in leadership: Toninho Andrade took over the directorship from Antônio Donizeti Gonçalves, known as Dedé. Since then, some expenses planned for events have been reviewed. The club’s Carnival party, held in February, had its budget reduced by about 90% compared to the initial projection. A significant cut is also being considered for the June festival, which had a planned expenditure of R$ 3 million.

The figures come amid the first changes promoted by the management of Harry Massis Júnior, who took over the presidency on January 16, made changes to the board, and announced that he would review contracts and cut non-essential expenses in different areas of the club.

The budget approved at the end of last year projects that Tricolor will end 2026 with a surplus of R$ 37.9 million, a goal that will depend on maintaining this balance between revenues and expenses throughout the season.

Meanwhile, the club is preparing to present its most recent consolidated numbers. The financial statement for the 2025 fiscal year is expected to be released next month. Before that, the document still needs to be voted on by the Deliberative Council, with the vote scheduled to take place later this month.

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