No plan B: Vasco group surprised by Pedrinho's 2026 announcement | OneFootball

The political backstage of Vasco da Gama has heated up this week. In a meeting last Tuesday (23) with top executives, president Pedrinho struck a farewell tone and stated that he does not wish to run in the election scheduled for the end of 2026. The election will determine who will lead the club from 2027 to 2029.

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Surprise and Lack of a Plan B

The statement caught his allies by surprise. The political group Sempre Vasco, which elected the former player at the end of 2023, left the meeting convinced that, for now, the president’s wish is not to remain in office. The situation is causing apprehension, as the allied base does not yet have a “plan B” and still hopes he might change his mind in the coming months.

It’s worth noting that there is no official decision on record, and Pedrinho has assured that he will fulfill his current term until the very last day.

Vasco President Points Out Reasons

The reasons presented by Pedrinho are serious. The president claimed that the internal “politicking” has worn him down deeply. He mentioned his discomfort with the opposition’s attempts to hinder the judicial recovery plan—approved last Sunday (21) and considered vital for financial restructuring—while facing resistance from creditors and political agents.

But the most serious factor is personal. In 2025, Pedrinho received a report of a kidnapping plot against him. The episode, which involved direct threats and exposure of his family, left the president deeply shaken. After taking control of football operations by removing 777 Partners from command in May 2024, the pressure on him increased exponentially, taking a heavy toll on his personal life.

Pedrinho is tired of Vasco’s political life – Photo: Reproduction

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