Atlético call meeting after turmoil, seek stability at Cidade do Galo

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·25 April 2026

Atlético call meeting after turmoil, seek stability at Cidade do Galo

Atlético held an important meeting on Saturday morning (25) at Cidade do Galo, amid a delicate moment the club is experiencing both on and off the pitch. The meeting was attended by Rafael Menin, representing the SAF partners, as well as CEO Pedro Daniel, football executive Paulo Bracks, head coach Eduardo Domínguez, and a group of players from the professional squad.

According to an official statement released by the club’s communications department, the conversation was marked by a “frank” dialogue between the parties, with acknowledgment that the last few days have been “turbulent.”

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Behind the scenes, the atmosphere can be described as a true “whirlwind of emotions,” reflecting a series of episodes that raised internal alarm bells.

After the 2-1 victory over Juventud (URU), head coach Eduardo Domínguez publicly challenged the squad. Last Thursday, after another win — this time against Ceará in the Copa do Brasil — full-back Renan Lodi also brought off-field issues into the spotlight. As he left the pitch at Arena MRV, the player admitted the troubled moment: “We know we haven’t been in a very good moment, for several reasons, not just on the pitch. Off the pitch too, we have to acknowledge that. Nobody sees what is happening day to day.”, he said.

The remarks sparked strong reaction among fans and the press, increasing doubts about the club’s internal environment. Shortly afterward, striker Hulk added to the tense atmosphere by commenting on behind-the-scenes issues. Without going into detail, the No. 7 hinted at the existence of internal problems:

Salaries are up to date. I have pending issues, but I’m not going to expose anyone. I didn’t do that in January, when I was attacked a lot over lies and, even so, I maintained respect in the name of the institution. I had the opportunity, but out of respect for the club and the fans, I would never do that. Who knows, when I leave Galo — I don’t know, from the conversation I had with those in charge — it could be in the middle of the year or at the end. Maybe when I leave, I’ll actually say what needs to be said.

Given this scenario, Saturday’s meeting had the main objective of aligning the message and seeking joint solutions. According to Atlético, there was a general understanding that the meeting was “positive,” with everyone involved sharing the need to follow a path of stability and responsibility.

Amid this moment of internal rebuilding, the club also made a direct appeal to the fans. This Sunday (26), Atlético returns to the pitch for an important match: they face Flamengo at 8:30 p.m. at Arena MRV in the Brazilian Championship. The expectation is that the support from the stands will be a key factor in helping the team turn things around on the pitch.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.