Mayor Cavaliere on São Januário revamp, floats Vasco statue: “I’m ready” | OneFootball

The newly sworn-in mayor of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Cavaliere, reaffirmed the municipal government’s commitment to Vasco’s projects. In an interview given to journalist Ema Jurema in his office on April 1, the leader — who took office on March 20, replacing Eduardo Paes, who is seeking the governorship — assured that his administration will make every necessary effort to help with the major renovation of the Cruz-Maltino club’s stadium.

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City Hall’s support for the renovation of São Januário

Despite being an outspoken Flamengo supporter, Cavaliere noted that his term will maintain respect and support for the city’s other major clubs. He drew a parallel with the administration of his Vasco-supporting predecessor to reassure Gigante da Colina fans about the works at the São Januário complex.

The current mayor stressed that he will act decisively to make the administrative machine work in the club’s favor:

São Januário renovation project, Vasco’s stadium — Photo: Project by Sergio Moreira Dias, Felipe Nicolau, Willian Freixo, Clarissa Pereira and Ana Carolina Dias

Possible statue for a Vasco idol

During the conversation, Cavaliere was also asked about the possibility of erecting a public monument in honor of a great name in Vasco’s history, recalling that Eduardo Paes inaugurated a statue of Zico, the greatest idol of the red-and-black archrival, in the Quintino neighborhood.

The mayor showed himself completely open to the idea and placed the responsibility for the choice back on Vasco’s leadership, as well as the clamor from the stands:

Roberto Dinamite has a statue inside São Januário – Photo: Daniel Ramalho / Vasco.com.br

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