Crespo exit backed by Muricy, Roger gets no payoff, says Massis | OneFootball

The president of São Paulo spoke out for the first time about some controversial issues that still surround the crisis at the Morumbi club, such as the recent changes in the coaching staff from Crespo and Roger Machado to the arrival of current manager Dorival Júnior.

Harry Massis revealed that Muricy Ramalho was also one of the important figures within the club who approved Hernán Crespo’s dismissal to make way for Roger Machado, who has also already left and should not have his termination fee paid in full under the agreement being worked out with Tricolor.

“We always talk and make evaluations. Crespo’s replacement was a unanimous decision by all the directors who were involved in the day-to-day at the Barra Funda training center, there is no regret. In fact, the final decision was made after a phone call to Muricy, who is a professional that helps us on a daily basis and had full confidence in the choice,” the president said in an interview with UOL.

“Crespo had an important history at São Paulo and that will be remembered. We are excited about Dorival’s arrival, that is our focus. We have to get back on the path of victories, reconnect with the fans, and regain their trust so that Morumbi can be full again,” he added.

Another controversy explained by Massis involved the leaked audio in which he says São Paulo would not fire Roger because it did not have the money to pay the termination fee. The president revealed that he is negotiating an amicable agreement with the former coach.

“São Paulo is going through very evident financial difficulties. Since we took over the club, we have brought the players’ salaries up to date and settled many previous debts, in addition to reworking contracts and reducing the club’s overall costs. We are close to an agreement with Roger and should significantly reduce the value of the termination fee to one month’s salary.”

“There are times when we need to replan the season. We saw that changes in direction were necessary to achieve this year’s objectives. We have and will continue to have challenges along the way, but the club is moving forward in a more responsible manner,” he said.

To wrap up, Harry Massis spoke about current manager Dorival and also explained that he has already resolved the issue of overdue payments owed to the coach, still related to bonuses from the Copa do Brasil title during his last spell at the Morumbi club.

“We began the search for a new coach after Wednesday’s match. I was in contact with Dorival, but the talks were led by Rui Costa and Rafinha. As for the amounts owed, we had already reached out to Dorival, even before any conversation about him becoming the coach again, and all previous outstanding issues were settled.”

“Dorival did not hesitate when São Paulo approached him, he accepted a reduction because he understands the club’s situation and we will resolve issues related to his last spell as soon as possible. In his first spell, he helped us at a very difficult time. In the most recent one, he left São Paulo with one of the most important titles in the club’s history. We hope he can once again write a beautiful story,” Massis concluded.

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