São Paulo save over R$ 11 million in January: find out how! | OneFootball

In January 2026, São Paulo cut expenses and secured savings of R$ 11.3 million during the period compared to the club's forecast. Historically, the first month of the year tends to see a drop in revenue for sports associations. One of the first measures taken by Harry Massis, who assumed the presidency on January 17, was to request a review of all the club's current contracts.

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The initial budget for the year projects a surplus of R$ 37.9 million. Among the main reasons for the better-than-expected result in the first month of 2026 is the football department, which anticipated a deficit of R$4.5 million and achieved a surplus of R$7.01 million.

Debts with the players

Regarding the professional squad, Harry Massis held a meeting with the entire professional team to propose a payment plan to settle all outstanding debts with the athletes. Negotiations with the players are at an advanced stage, and the agreement is expected to be finalized in the coming weeks. Additionally, all players' salaries have been paid on time this season.

According to the club's financial planning, the January result anticipated a deficit of R$14.6 million, but São Paulo closed the period with a negative result of R$3.2 million. In other words, with the influx of new revenue and cost control, the entity ended the month with a positive variation of R$11.3 million.

Controversial celebration

At the social club, carnival celebrations saw a 90% cost reduction compared to 2025, dropping from 300 thousand reais to 30 thousand reais. Meanwhile, the June festival, previously budgeted at over R$ 3 million, is also expected to be held for a much lower amount.

Among the main reasons cited by São Paulo's management for the club achieving positive financial results and reaching the projected surplus of nearly R$ 40 million is the growth in revenue throughout the year, with increased earnings from ticket sales, prizes from sports results, income from player transfers, sponsorships, and broadcasting rights.

* By Lucas Passoli.

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