Agent on SAF hurdles at São Paulo, eyes presidential bid | OneFootball

The businessman Diego Fernandes, known in the football world for assisting in the hiring of Carlo Ancelotti to the Brazilian National Team, spoke about the possibilities of a SAF (Sociedade Anônima de Futebol) within São Paulo, which has been experiencing a major political crisis in recent weeks.

“For me, there is a significant generational conflict. Right now, I am not in a position to present a real SAF proposal, at least until we understand if São Paulo is willing to change its reality. If you bring a SAF proposal to São Paulo currently, it won't pass. There is a lack of humility among the people on the club's board,” explained Diego Fernandes in an interview with the channel Arquibancada Tricolor.

“Is there a possibility of implementing SAF in São Paulo? Yes, there is. But it doesn't pass through the board. If you look at the statute, there is an article where members can call a General Assembly, provided that 1/5 of the members are present. In this assembly, you can put the SAF topic and the separation of the social club from football on the agenda,” the businessman added.

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Businessman Diego Fernandes, on the right – Photo: Disclosure / @die6ofernandes

Presidential Candidate?

A declared São Paulo fan, Diego Fernandes recently said he "wants to save" the club but stated he has no intentions of running for the presidency of the Tricolor.

“I have no interest in being the president of São Paulo, nor do I have any interest in participating in politics. I don't have time for that. As I work in the financial market, I have an extremely complicated schedule, spending more time outside Brazil than inside, and holding a position within São Paulo requires dedication and commitment. It's not the right time in my life. However, I see São Paulo as an asset, an investor who wants and can help São Paulo,” he concluded.

São Paulo returns to the field this Wednesday for the second classic against Santos in 2026. The new San-São takes place at Vila Belmiro at 8:30 PM (Brasília time). Last Saturday, the Tricolor defeated Peixe 2-0 at Morumbi, in the Paulistão.

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