Urgent: Dória reports threats to family, asks to leave São Paulo | OneFootball

The atmosphere behind the scenes at São Paulo FC took a dramatic turn this Wednesday (20). Targeted by intense criticism for mistakes in recent matches, center-back Dória told the club’s board that he and his family have been receiving death threats. Given the seriousness of the situation, the player and the club’s leadership are already discussing either a contract termination or a transfer.

Shaken by the fallout and the intimidating messages he received on social media, the defender did not report back and missed the activities led by the coaching staff this Wednesday.

In a meeting with São Paulo’s football leadership, Dória reiterated his fear for the physical safety of his family. The board is handling the case with confidentiality and extreme caution, prioritizing the human aspect and the player’s well-being, but acknowledges that the player’s future at Morumbi is uncertain.

The episode deepens the crisis in the squad’s defensive unit. At the moment, center-back is the position of greatest need for coach Dorival Júnior, who is already dealing with a series of injury absences while trying to put together the starting lineup.

The off-field crisis reflects the player’s unstable form on the pitch. Dória had been coming off a run of crucial mistakes in a short period of time.

In the Brazilian Championship last weekend, a misplaced pass by the center-back led to Fluminense’s winning goal.

Then, this Tuesday (19), in the Copa Sudamericana, the defender made the mistake that started another opponent’s goal and later conceded a penalty.

Signed to a long-term deal at the start of the year, running through December 2027, Dória has made 11 appearances for São Paulo and scored one goal. The club has not yet officially commented on the security measures adopted or on the player’s future.

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