Breaking: Dória reports family threats and asks to leave São Paulo | OneFootball

The atmosphere behind the scenes at São Paulo FC took a dramatic turn this Wednesday (20). The target of intense criticism for mistakes in recent matches, center-back Dória told the club’s board that he and his family are receiving death threats. Given the seriousness of the situation, the player and the club’s leadership are already discussing either a contract termination or a transfer.

Shaken by the backlash and the threatening messages he received on social media, the defender did not report back and missed the activities led by the coaching staff this Wednesday.

In a meeting with São Paulo’s football leadership, Dória reiterated his fear for the physical safety of his family members. The board is handling the case with secrecy and extreme caution, prioritizing the human aspect and the player’s well-being, but acknowledges that his future at Morumbi is uncertain.

The episode worsens the crisis in the squad’s defensive sector. At the moment, center-back is the position of greatest need for coach Dorival Júnior, who is already dealing with a series of injury absences while trying to put together the starting team.

The behind-the-scenes crisis reflects the player’s unstable form on the field. Dória had been coming off a string of costly mistakes in a short span of time.

In the Brazilian Championship last weekend, a misplaced pass by the center-back resulted in Fluminense’s winning goal.

Then on Tuesday (19), in the Copa Sudamericana, the defender was at fault in the build-up to another opposition goal and later conceded a penalty.

Signed to a long-term deal at the start of the year, running until December 2027, Dória has made 11 appearances in a São Paulo shirt and scored one goal. The club has not yet officially commented on the security measures adopted or on the player’s future.

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