Spindel linked to Corinthians, twice involved in sacking Dorival | OneFootball

Close to being hired as the new executive of Corinthians, Bruno Spindel does not bring good memories for the current Timão coach, Dorival Júnior. The executive has already been involved in management teams that fired the coach on two occasions.

The first was in 2018. At that time, Dorival led Flamengo for three months and ended up as runner-up in the Brazilian Championship, behind Palmeiras. Bruno Spindel, at the time, held the position of CEO.

The second time was three years ago, in 2022, when Spindel was already serving as football executive for the Rubro-Negro alongside vice president Marcos Braz. Even after winning the Copa do Brasil and the Libertadores, the duo decided to replace Dorival with the Portuguese coach Vítor Pereira, who was fired months later.

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Poor relationship?

Gazeta Esportiva has learned that Dorival Júnior will not oppose any decision made by the Corinthians board. However, any possible working relationship would require the rebuilding of the relationship between him and Bruno Spindel.

Besides this, another obstacle is the financial issue. Bruno Spindel's salary demand is higher than that of the other two candidates considered by the club's board, which led president Osmar Stabile to consult the finance department before moving forward.

The analysis is being conducted by André Lavieri, Corinthians' financial manager, who maintains a good relationship with Spindel. Lavieri also provides services to Alvarez & Marsal, the consulting firm of Fred Luz, who worked with Bruno at Flamengo. This connection, in fact, causes discomfort among people at Parque São Jorge.

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The intention of the club's leadership is to quickly define Fabinho Soldado's replacement so as not to compromise planning for next season. Corinthians expects to announce the new professional by next Monday.

Bruno Spindel's profile appeals to president Osmar Stabile. At Flamengo, the executive focused on financial management, participated in strategic negotiations, and performed CEO duties.

New role?

Bruno Spindel has a different profile from Fabinho Soldado. While the former Corinthians executive was responsible for logistics, locker room management, and protecting the training center, Spindel works more directly in negotiations and technical decisions.

Fabinho's work, in fact, was considered essential to keep the squad away from the club's political crisis, a factor seen internally as decisive for winning the fourth Copa do Brasil title.

Given this, Osmar Stabile is considering the possibility of hiring a specific manager to take care of the daily routine at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava, allowing Spindel to focus solely on negotiations. The board likes the idea of having a former player in this position. One of the names being considered is Paulinho, a former player for the São Paulo club and currently at Mirassol.

Corinthians, however, does not consider this a priority at the moment. The urgency is in defining the new football executive.

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