Santos reopen training ground hotel, Teixeira: "Mission accomplished" | OneFootball

Santos reopened, this Monday, the Hotel Recanto dos Alvinegros at CT Rei Pelé, the accommodation where the professional team players and technical staff stay concentrated. The renovation was carried out in partnership with WePlan Group and NR Sports and involved an investment of R$ 3.3 million.

What did the renovation consist of?

“The idea was to create the feeling of a new home, not just a simple hotel room. We want the players to feel at home, because we know that what happens off the field makes a big difference. The environment was completely renewed: walls, floors, new furniture. The old facility had moldy spots, it was worn out. Today, there’s nothing old left there,” explained Sandra Ganzert, CEO of WePlan Group, a company specializing in career planning for football players.

“The main pillars were especially the renovation of the walls because of mold and mildew, as this greatly hinders recovery. The quality of sleep in relation to lighting is extremely important. We are organizing the window sealing, which will be part of a second phase. The whole structure is being made ergonomic... the desks, armchairs, so that they feel cozy, at home,” the businesswoman continued.

Marcelo Teixeira celebrates the renovation of Recanto dos Alvinegros

President Marcelo Teixeira expressed a sense of accomplishment with the hotel’s renovation.

“It’s a turning point and, once again, Santos Futebol Clube is innovating and providing our professionals with proper conditions for the good development of football practice. It may seem like a small detail, but it’s not. Some players have stayed with us in the rooms. They are here practically every day. Sometimes they are here at the CT more than in their own homes. For them to enter a room that hadn’t seen investment in over 20 years, with more beauty, comfort, and conditions to concentrate on game days... Besides everything, it’s a saving for Santos as we don’t have to expose our players to hotels. They stay here in good conditions. For us, it’s a duty fulfilled to offer this comfort to our professionals. Thanks again to WePlan,” said Marcelo Teixeira.

Modernization of the facilities

Since Neymar’s arrival, the club has been modernizing its facilities. As soon as he joined the club, the attacking midfielder alerted President Marcelo Teixeira that the infrastructure was outdated.

Most of the costs are covered by NR Sports, the company responsible for managing the number 10’s image. In the first half of the year, Peixe renovated the part of the CT dedicated to the youth categories and the women’s team.

In addition, Santos also modernized the Vila Belmiro locker room, making changes to the lighting, flooring, walls, and lockers.

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