Why do that? Alan Franco fuels feud, likes Mexican anti-Dorival post | OneFootball

Recently transferred to Tigres of Mexico, center-back Alan Franco was at the center of an incident that sparked major backlash among São Paulo fans on social media.

The 29-year-old Argentine defender was among the accounts that liked a post from a Band program questioning coach Dorival Júnior’s responsibility for the team’s poor Brazilian Championship campaign.

Made after the loss to Athletico-PR, the post featured the jab “Does this defeat go on Dorival?” and showed an interaction from the official account attributed to the player (@alan.franco.2), an image that quickly spread across profiles and communities dedicated to the club.

Departure Context and Behind the Scenes

The Argentine’s move comes amid his recent transfer to Tigres.

The defender’s departure from São Paulo’s squad came after reports indicated the player was unhappy with the prospect of losing his place in the starting lineup under Dorival — a scenario similar to what he experienced during the coach’s spell at the club in 2023.

The social media interaction was interpreted by part of the fanbase as a sign of the player’s dissatisfaction with the coaching staff, aligning with recent comments from football executive Rafinha about the atmosphere within the club.

Reactions and Silence from the Parties

The episode added an air of tension behind the scenes at Tricolor at a time when the team is under pressure to deliver better results in the national competition.

So far, the center-back has not officially commented on the fallout from the social media interaction.

Alan Franco was loaned to Tigres for one season for $500,000 (around R$ 2.5 million). The fee for the permanent acquisition of his economic rights was set at $1.5 million (approximately R$ 7.6 million). As part of the agreement to make the transfer possible, the Argentine waived all overdue payments he was still owed by São Paulo.

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