Harry Massis begins São Paulo presidency: meetings and decisions | OneFootball

The São Paulo Futebol Clube has a new president. It is Harry Massis Júnior, who assumed the position definitively after the resignation of Julio Casares, submitted last Wednesday. He decided to step down from the presidential chair amid recent scandals involving his name.

Harry Massis had already been occupying the position since last Friday, when the Deliberative Council approved the removal of Julio Casares. The decision needed to be ratified at the General Assembly of Members, which was not necessary due to the resignation. Thus, Massis will be the president of São Paulo until the end of the year.

At the end of 2026, presidential elections are scheduled for the 2027-2029 term. Political movements in São Paulo are already underway.

First Steps of Massis

Massis has already taken the first steps as president of São Paulo, whether on an interim or definitive basis. On the same day that Casares' impeachment was approved by the CD, he gave a brief speech to the press, greeted the fans present at the venue, and was challenged by Baby, president of Independente, one of the main organized supporters of the Tricolor.

A day later, Massis met with players and technical staff members for a conversation in the SuperCT auditorium. The businessman also attended the classic against Corinthians, in the Paulista Championship, which was his first official game as president of São Paulo. He was also with the delegation in the match against Portuguesa, at Morumbis.

One of Massis's priorities in the club's early days is to dive deep into São Paulo's financial issues and resolve pending matters with the squad, such as overdue image rights. For this, he also participated in a conversation with the executive board of the Tricolor.

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Already on Monday, a day after the Majestic, Massis visited the headquarters of the Paulista Football Federation (FPF) and held a meeting with the entity's leader, Reinaldo Carneiro Bastos — who was, incidentally, on the Mesa Redonda program, on TV Gazeta, last weekend.

Finally, last Wednesday, the new Tricolor president began making some cuts. After Julio Casares's resignation, it was decided that Marcio Carlomagno, general superintendent, will leave the club after February 2. Antônio Donizete Gonçalves, known as Dedé, also left the position of director of São Paulo's social club.

Another important development was the renewal of coach Allan Barcelos, from the under-20 team. An important figure in São Paulo's recent achievements, the coach extended his contract with the club until the end of 2027. He had been the target of market inquiries.

Who is Harry Massis?

Harry Massis Júnior, 80 years old, is a businessman and a member of São Paulo since 1964. A lifetime counselor of the club, the professional has held various roles at the Tricolor. Between 2001 and 2002, for example, he served as deputy director of football. He was also deputy administrative director between 1992 and 1993.

According to São Paulo's Statute, Massis Jr. will remain at the club until the end of the term of the ousted president. In other words, he will lead the Tricolor until the end of 2026.

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