Who are and what the candidates for the presidency of Corinthians want

The counselors of deciding on Monday (25) who will be the president of the club until the end of 2026, in term of office to replace the deprived. Favorite to win the election, current interim president Osmar Stábile disputes the position with Vitalício Roque Citadini, a well -known figure of Corinthian policy, and André Castro, a little internal articulation name that has gained evidence of promising $ 1 billion ($ 5.5 billion) to the club if elected.

The new alvinegra election does not follow the traditional rite with the participation of all compliant associates. This time, only current members of the Deliberative Council, elected for triennial mandate in 2023, and lifetime can participate, which results in an electoral college of about 300 members. To apply, you must be lifelong or to be in the second term on the board.

Osmar Stábile believes in the behind -the -scenes force

Osmar Stábile has the strength behind the scenes and has managed to disseminate the speech that the best solution to recover Corinthians financially and sports is the continuity of the work started in May, when Melo was dismissed by the Deliberative Council. A businessman in the metallurgical industry, he was elected first vice president in the plate of Augusto Melo, but broke with him. Upon assuming the interim command, he said that the former ally was isolated and limited the participation of vices in management. Stábile gathers relevant support from lifetime counselors with great influence at the club, case of Fran Paparioordou, Paulo Garcia, Antonio Rachid and Miguel Marques.

Since the impeachment of Melo – defendant by criminal association, money laundering and qualified theft – was endorsed on August 9, the interim president preferred the discretion and work only behind the scenes, while his opponents went to the press. In his understanding and his nearest circle, communication about what he plans for the term of office is implicit in the way he has managed the club over the last two months.

“We are organizing the club from the bottom up, with method and discipline. Corinthians is a water tank with several holes, and we are covering these holes. We need time. There is no savior of the country. We need help. Let’s cut in the meat. Changes will have to be made anymore to make mistakes,” he said at a press conference two weeks before Melo’s dismissal.

In the same interview, he spoke about administrative and financial issues of great importance to the club, as the contract of. In addition to the fixed salaries, the Dutch striker has $ 11 million in bonuses to receive for goals achieved, and the payment deadline won on August 20. Therefore, the board had to negotiate with the player’s staff. Reviewing the contract is out of question, as stabile itself made clear. “Corinthians do not study, did not deal with this so far. If they leaked information, they are not true. All that was talked to the athlete is that the contract will be maintained. He fulfilled his part, Corinthians fulfilled his, and period,” said Stabile.

In his efforts, the interim negotiates an advance at the home of R $ 60 million in transmission rights with the Forte União (LFU). Cash flow problems prevented him from being able to avoid the “transfer ban” imposed by FIFA because of the R $ 33 million due to Santos Laguna, Mexico, and for the purchase of defender Félix Torres. Since August 12, Corinthians has been prevented from recording reinforcements. A day earlier, striker Vitinho, Stábile’s only hiring and second of the club in the year, was registered.

André Castro and the $ 1 billion fund

Partner since 1996, André Castro took over the Corinthian news before the elections of this Monday. Even without the date of the defined election, the name of the Advisor to High Vista Investments – which is linked to XP Investimentos – has gained spotlight amid a bold proposal: a fund of up to $ 1 billion ($ 5.5 billion) that would be used to remedy club debts and promote investments.

This is the main draw of André Castro, who has the presidency of Parque São Jorge as a “childhood dream”, as he told the Estadão This week. On Thursday (21), the businessman revealed that the GSP Banco de Fomento Mercantil Ltda. It would be responsible for the billionaire contribution. He also presented a declaratory letter from the company, which would be aware and interested in starting the partnership with Corinthians in case of victory of the presidential in this Monday’s elections. According to Castro, the conversations began in 2025 and the idea was to apply with this letter in the sleeve in 2026, but Augusto’s dismissal accelerated the process. “In the beginning, the conversation was even on loan for the club, which became the use of brands within the club,” he says. The idea of ​​the entrepreneur is that, with this contribution, it is also possible to pay the debts of Neo Chemistry Arena. The bank that promises $ 1 billion would pay the fine and began to name the Corinthian house. CT names of CT Joaquim Grava would also be negotiated.

The stadium debt is in the $ 700 million and was reduced by about R $ 40 million after donations initiative led by Fiel hawks, the club’s organized fans. “I even have contact with a former president of Caixa, which I can not reveal the name yet, but which he has sought internal information. We believe that around 400 million we can pay off,” says Castro.

Castro is also shown against a corporation of football (SAF) in Corinthians. For him, the ideal is for the president to take care of both football and the social club. “Corinthians would have to give up their historical heritage, culture. We have a lot of strength, a lot of capacity, given this partner.”

The candidate’s idea is initially taken with fear by the counselors. Until he introduced the GSP letter of interest, he was seen as a “bad luck” in the race. He bets on independent members and a portion of the lifetime to keep the dream of presiding over the club from this year. It is noteworthy that, until the last year, the counselor was part of plate 22, which supported the candidacy of André Negão, of renewal and transparency, in the last election.

Citadini retires from the ECA and reappears in Corinthians

Until August, Roque Citadini had no ambitions for the election of Corinthians. Vice-president at the beginning of the century, the candidate ran several times to the election, but never ascended to the chair. Most of the time, it was barred by renewal and transparency, by Duílio Monteiro Alves, André Sanchez and Roberto de Andrade.

This year, the scenario changes. Contrary to Augusto Melo’s ideas, he won the group’s support, then led by Andrés and who did not launch a plate candidate for this election. In addition, after compulsory retirement from the São Paulo State Court of Auditors (TCE-SP), where he held the position of President, he has the free path to the elections.

To the EstadãoCitadini says he had a planned trip to Croatia, but turned back to the possibility of running for the election. He classifies the club’s situation as “unsustainable”, “dramatic” and “close to a tragic end.” About Stábile, favorite this Monday, is categorical: “If the actions will speak for him, nothing will be said.” This is because the interim president was the only one of the election that did not meet the press throughout this week.

Citadini stands as a conservative candidate. Like André Castro, it rejects SAF models for the club. In addition, it argues that, from the next elections, members of the faithful fan can vote for the São Jorge Park Chair – which is so far restricted to club members. It also states that in case of defeat, it will not return to an active political life in Corinthians as a lifetime counselor.

*With information from Estadão Content

Posted by Nicolas Robert