Osmar Stabile defends Corinthians spending, answers security deal critics | OneFootball

Corinthians president Osmar Stabile once again addressed the recent controversies involving security contracts signed by the club. In an interview with the program Papo de Craque 2º Tempo, on TMC, the chairman commented on the agreements with the companies Bear Security and Mega Assessoria Operacional Ltda., which have been questioned behind the scenes at Parque São Jorge.

The contracts drew attention after information surfaced about the services provided by the companies to Corinthians. One of the cases even resulted in an impeachment request against Stabile, which is currently under review by the club’s Ethics Committee.

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During the interview, the president defended keeping the security service used by the presidency and said the hiring is tied to the office he holds, not to him personally.

“Corinthians does not pay for Osmar Stabile, it pays for the president of Corinthians. Because of everything that has been happening at Corinthians, there is a need for the president to be protected so that nothing worse happens. There is no point in looking afterward, we have to look beforehand. The president does need security, yes, and I am afraid something might happen.”

Stabile then explained the reasons for keeping the company responsible for the service and emphasized the importance of having a relationship of trust with the professionals involved.

“This is VIP security. The president chooses whoever he wants to be his security guard. These are people I trust, so I understood that I should continue with this company, and I will.”

Commenting on Bear Security’s situation, the executive said the company is operating legally and reiterated that the service is linked to the role performed by the club’s presidency.

“The company is in good standing. It is providing services to the president of Corinthians, not to Osmar Stabile. For that, you need people the president trusts to go out at night, attend negotiations…”

The president also clarified which expenses are covered by the club and which are his personal responsibility.

“Corinthians pays for the president’s security. I pay for meals, fuel... the security part is paid by Corinthians.”

Another topic addressed was the hiring of Mega Assessoria Operacional Ltda. Recalling the episode, Stabile said he delegated responsibilities to members of the administration to help conduct the club’s activities.

“I gave authorization to Fernando (José da Silva), and the person who drafted the document was Romeu Tuma Júnior. I did it for him, Pantaleão (then legal director), and Marcelo Munhoz (technology director), three people I appointed to help me, in addition to the president of the Council. I signed the three documents at his request (Romeu Tuma Júnior).”

The statements come amid internal debate over Corinthians’ administrative management and questions surrounding contracts signed by the current presidency. The case continues to be monitored by the club’s internal bodies.

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