Overview
- Rafinha was presented Tuesday as sports manager with a brief to act as the players' voice to management and to support the coaching staff without full director powers.
- He publicly endorsed coach Hernán Crespo and said off‑field turbulence cannot excuse performance, citing the 2023 Copa do Brasil won despite delayed pay.
- Harry Massis Júnior plans to propose a new schedule to settle outstanding image‑rights payments, while payroll salaries continue to be paid on time.
- With finances tight, São Paulo targets low‑cost deals, adding Coronel, Danielzinho and Matheus Dória, as Rodriguinho joins Red Bull Bragantino and Alisson moves to Corinthians.
- Muricy Ramalho stepped away for health reasons and CEO Márcio Carlomagno is expected to depart at the end of the month, as the team prepares for the Brasileirão debut against Flamengo at Morumbi and a Paulistão meeting with Santos on Saturday.