Pinotti resigns as special adviser to the president amid São Paulo crisis | OneFootball

Vinícius Pinotti announced on Tuesday night his departure from the position of Special Consultant to the São Paulo presidency amid the club’s institutional crisis involving alleged cases of corruption being investigated by the Civil Police.

Pinotti was the most voted opposition councilor in the last elections; nevertheless, he joined Julio Casares to provide consultancy and assist him in developing new projects in various areas of São Paulo.

With the impeachment request against president Julio Casares filed in the Deliberative Council by the opposition, Pinotti, seen as a likely candidate for the club’s presidency in 2026, decided to break ties with the current president.

“I announce that on the morning of Monday, December 22, I submitted my resignation from the position of Special Consultant to the presidency of São Paulo Futebol Clube. I made this decision consciously, responsibly, and definitively, due to differences regarding the management and the directions taken, maintaining my commitment to principles and to the consistency of what I consider best for the institution,” wrote Vinícius Pinotti in a statement.

The councilor had already held important roles in previous administrations. When Leco was president of the club, Vinícius Pinotti was football director and even personally financed the signing of Centurión out of his own pocket.

“I express my respect for the club and everyone who is part of it. São Paulo is greater than any position or role, and my relationship with Tricolor has always been—and will continue to be—guided by commitment, love, and responsibility for its history,” he continued.

“I reaffirm that I will remain available to help São Paulo Futebol Clube, in whatever way possible, whenever it represents the best for Tricolor,” he concluded.

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