São Paulo respond to Public Prosecutor's Office over Casares' management | OneFootball

São Paulo released an official statement in response to a request for clarification submitted by the Public Prosecutor’s Office, which originated from an anonymous complaint. According to the club, the inquiry involves actions carried out and approved by the current management – under president Julio Casares – and by internal bodies.

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“São Paulo Futebol Clube responded to a request for clarification submitted by the Public Prosecutor’s Office, based on an anonymous source, regarding actions carried out and approved by the club’s current management and its internal governance bodies,” the São Paulo statement emphasized.

Justification

According to information from ESPN, the complaint highlighted four points that could pose a risk of “reckless management” at São Paulo: a deficit in the 2024 season, increasing the club’s debt; selling youth players at a low cost; attempting a partnership with Galápagos Capital by giving up 30% of Cotia; and possible interference by Julinho Casares, son of president Júlio Casares – he is a partner of an agent who has players in São Paulo’s youth system.

The Tricolor stated that it had sent all the requested information and emphasized that it remains available to provide further clarification should the Public Prosecutor’s Office deem it necessary.

“São Paulo remains available for any further information and additional clarifications that the authority may deem necessary, in a transparent manner and in accordance with the applicable legal procedures,” the statement concluded.

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