Muricy backed Crespo exit, Roger won't get payoff, says Massis | OneFootball

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

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

“We always talk and make evaluations. Replacing Crespo 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 win back their trust so that Morumbi can be full again,” he added.

Another controversy explained by Massis involved the leaked audio in which he said that São Paulo would not fire Roger because it did not have the money to pay the clause. 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 termination penalty to one month’s salary.”

“There are times when we need to rethink the season. We saw that changes in direction were necessary to achieve this year’s objectives. We have had 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 coach Dorival and also detailed that he has already resolved the issue of overdue amounts owed to the professional, 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, we had already contacted Dorival, even before any conversation about him becoming coach again, and all previous pending issues were settled.”

“Dorival did not hesitate when São Paulo came calling, he accepted a reduction because he understood 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 during a very difficult time. In his 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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