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Botafogo CEO Says Cash Runs Through 2025, Seeks R$350 Million for Early 2026 Competitiveness

He said 2025 obligations will be covered via sponsorships alongside anticipated transfer income.

Overview

  • Speaking to the Conselho Deliberativo at General Severiano on Oct. 14, CEO Thairo Arruda spent roughly 90 minutes addressing pre-submitted questions on the SAF’s finances.
  • He updated guidance to say available funds extend to December 2025 after receivables improved a prior internal view that cash would last only until October.
  • Management set a target of about R$350 million, combining player sales and new investor money, to fund operations through the first half of 2026.
  • Arruda estimated total liabilities near R$700 million, including approximately R$300 million in taxes, R$330 million owed to Brazilian clubs, and R$70 million in other obligations.
  • He said Eagle Football Holding owes the SAF roughly R$800 million, while separate reporting points to growing internal resistance to John Textor and a recent meeting between club president João Paulo Magalhães and Eagle executives.