Dória out of São Paulo! Club confirms defender exit after threats: details | OneFootball

São Paulo announced early Thursday afternoon (21) the termination of defender Dória’s contract. The player, who began his second spell at the start of this season, had been under contract with Tricolor until the end of 2027.

When the squad reported back after the match against Millonarios-COL, on Wednesday afternoon (20) at CT da Barra Funda, the defender approached the Football Department and asked to leave the club due to personal reasons.

Targeted by intense criticism for mistakes in recent matches, Dória told the club’s board that he and his family have been receiving death threats. Given the seriousness of the situation, the player and the club’s leadership reached an agreement to terminate the contract.

São Paulo’s representatives spoke with the player and considered alternatives, but the athlete reaffirmed his final decision to leave the club.

As a result, Tricolor and the player’s staff agreed on the contract termination, with the player waiving all amounts related to his contract. In an official statement, São Paulo thanked the player for the dedication shown during his second spell and reiterated its support and solidarity at this difficult time.

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 his starting lineup. The off-field turmoil reflects the player’s instability on the pitch. Dória had been coming off a run of crucial mistakes in a short span of time.

In the Brazilian Championship last weekend, a misplaced pass by the defender led to Fluminense’s winning goal. Then on Tuesday (19), in the Copa Sudamericana, the defender was at fault in the buildup to another opposition goal and later conceded a penalty.

Signed at the beginning of the year on a long-term deal running through December 2027, Dória made 11 appearances and scored one goal for São Paulo during this spell.

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