Romeu Tuma Jr. rejects the implementation of the format in the club and criticizes the Safiel project that proposes this change
The president of the Deliberative Council of, Romeu Tuma Jr., said on Friday (1st.ago.2025) that the club will not be SAF (corporation of football) and criticized the performance of people linked to, a project that wants to promote the model within the club.
One of the main points highlighted by Romeu Tuma Jr. was the attempt of a former chief of communication of the Deliberative Council, aligned with critical groups to him, to act as a consultant for Safiel.
According to Tuma, the former employee, whose name was not revealed, sought to schedule meetings directly with the Finance Commission and club directors. He would have sent messages to the board secretary, trying to get around the president of the house.
Tuma Jr. classified the attitude as irregular by disrespecting the club’s protocol and hierarchy. He also stressed that any formal contact should be made directly with him as chairman of the board.
Corinthians Deliberative Council President Romeu Tuma Jr. challenged the journalists present to cite SAF models that actually worked in Brazil. “Speak two there that worked, that the team is flying to hell”He said.”Corinthians was not born to be entertained as a businessman. Has been used, but it was not born for that.”
About the impeachment requests of the outgoing president Augusto Melo, Tuma said there is no date set for the session on the board, but guaranteed that it will be scheduled “as soon as possible as possible“. It also reinforced the need to”turn this page”So that the club can“reborn”.
Speaking about the future of Corinthians, Tuma quoted Flamengo as an example to be followed. “The club needs to fly like an eagle”He said, adding that the goal is to reach the same level as the Rio’s rival.
What is Safiel
Safiel is a project created by a group of Corinthians who seeks changes in Corinthians football management. The group was formed by fans who participated in the construction of the Arena and focuses on facing the club’s institutional and financial crisis. The proposed model provides to transform Corinthians into a SAF with the participation of the fans.
Safiel’s objectives include the professionalization of the administrative and technical management of football, the adjustment of debt and the balance of the club’s finances. The project also includes the discharge of Neo Chemistry Arena and the proposal to transform Corinthians into a relevant club in football in the Americas. The proposal projects a partnership between investors and Parque São Jorge for the management of the club.
O Poder360 He contacted Safiel’s communication, which has not spoken so far. The space is still open.
