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São Paulo FC Faces Preliminary Review After Anonymous Mismanagement Complaint

Prosecutors are assessing whether the unsigned filing provides enough grounds to open a formal investigation.

Overview

  • The complaint challenges the 2024 deficit and the pricing of academy player sales, cites a proposed Galápagos Capital arrangement tied to 30% of Cotia, and flags a potential conflict involving Julinho Casares.
  • The club confirmed it delivered point-by-point responses to the São Paulo state prosecutor’s office and said it remains available for further clarification.
  • Defense lawyer Guilherme Salutti described the representation as generic and insufficient, arguing that a deficit and transfer fees in line with market comparisons do not establish wrongdoing.
  • São Paulo said the investment-fund idea for the youth system did not progress within the deliberative council and never reached a vote.
  • An internal compliance review reported no conflict of interest related to Julinho Casares, and prosecutors have not announced a formal probe or issued public comment.