From rivals to allies: Pedrinho and Siano at Vasco | OneFootball

Former rivals move closer amid negotiations over the sale of Vasco’s SAF and reform of the club’s bylaws.

Pedrinho and Leven Siano, who faced each other in Vasco da Gama’s presidential election in 2023, have been growing closer behind the scenes at the club. The information, first reported by Globo Esporte, was confirmed by Papo na Colina. The move comes on the eve of the election for the 2027–2029 term and at a time of major institutional decisions for the club.

Why does Pedrinho want Leven Siano close?

The rapprochement has a clear motivation. Pedrinho’s leadership sees Leven Siano as someone with administrative knowledge that is highly relevant to the moment Vasco is going through — especially given the prospect of a new sale of the SAF.

The former candidate is being considered for a position within the SAF in the future. Leven, in turn, is already holding regular talks with members of the current board to discuss the possible arrival of a new investor in the football department.

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Vasco negotiates SAF sale for more than R$ 2 billion

Vasco is working on the sale of the SAF to businessman Marcos Lamacchia, which would involve an investment of more than R$ 2 billion in the club. It is in this context that Leven Siano’s name gains relevance behind the scenes — someone with political influence and knowledge of the club’s structure to help with this transition.

Current bylaws prevent Leven from taking a paid role in the SAF

There is, however, an institutional obstacle. Vasco’s current bylaws determine that executives must wait five years after the end of their term in the Administrative Board and/or the Council before taking on any paid role in the SAF. As Leven Siano is a club council member, he would be barred from taking the position immediately.

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Bylaws reform could change the rules

A proposed bylaws reform under debate at the club would eliminate this waiting period. With the change, an executive could leave office and immediately take on a paid role in the SAF — which would open a direct path for Leven.

Among the other proposed changes, the following stand out:

Reduction of the association’s minimum stake in the SAF — from 20% to 10%, allowing Vasco to sell up to 90% of the football shares to an outside investor.

Compensation for the association’s main positions — the presidency and other leadership roles would begin receiving salaries provided for in the bylaws.

The document was sent to more than 250 people, including honorary members, club members, and council members, to collect suggestions and criticism before being formalized. Only two responded.

Pedrinho weighs whether to run for re-election

Behind the scenes, the current Vasco president does not guarantee that he will seek a new term. Pedrinho has a positive assessment of the work done, but is weighing personal issues — including the impact of spending several days a week away from his family — before making a final decision.

The president supported the proposal to pay the association’s leadership positions, but told people close to him that, if re-elected, he would give up the salary he would be entitled to in the next three-year term.

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