What would Roger's sacking cost? São Paulo debt could top R$8m | OneFootball

What is still keeping Roger Machado as São Paulo’s coach?

Well, that question has several answers, many of them involving off-the-pitch issues. But one specific point is an important factor in understanding the situation: the termination clause.

According to what AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR has learned, dismissing Roger would cost the club from Morumbi around R$ 2.1 million.

The amount may even sound trivial by football standards, but the truth is that São Paulo’s current reality makes it a considerable burden on the budget. And the main reason for that is the debts the Tricolor already has from previous dismissals.

The Tricolor still needs to pay off an estimated R$ 6 million to its last two managers, the Argentinians Luis Zubeldía and Hernán Crespo.

Adding yet another debt to the list is not something president Harry Massis Júnior likes much, given the austerity policy he has followed since taking over the position left by Julio Casares. However, the pressure is enormous. And the executive has a behind-the-scenes problem: Rui Costa’s loyalty, as he made it clear to the club president that he would also pack his bags if Roger is dismissed.

São Paulo’s instability will have a clearer direction after tonight’s match against Juventude at Morumbi in the Brazilian Championship. It seems certain that Rui Costa and Roger will lose their jobs if the team stumbles at home against the Gaucho side, which is currently playing in Série B.

“INDEPENDENTE IS HERE”

Monday (20) at São Paulo was hectic, with a visit in the morning from a small group of members of Torcida Independente, the club’s main organized supporters’ group, to the Barra Funda training center.

The São Paulo supporters first stopped president Harry Massis in his car at the entrance and especially demanded the departure of executive Rui Costa. Then, with Rafinha’s authorization, they spoke with him and the entire squad inside the training center in Barra Funda.

The conversation lasted about 40 minutes, and the sides made a “pact” for greater commitment from the players and improved performances from the team on the pitch. The tone of the conversation was the same as the one used with president Massis, in a way sparing coach Roger from blame and reinforcing the demand for executive Rui Costa to leave the club.

Later in the afternoon, Henrique Gomes, known as Baby, the Independente’s main leader, confirmed the pact that had been made and the focus of the supporters’ demands in a post on his social media.

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