Corinthians players on edge as impeachment vote looms | OneFootball

As Corinthians faces a turbulent period off the pitch, concerns among players are mounting in the shadow of ongoing political upheaval. The club’s executive, Fabinho Soldado, is working to reassure the squad and coaching staff while uncertainty hangs over the club’s leadership.

In recent days, the squad has grown notably anxious about how boardroom tensions might affect both their careers and the club’s commitments. Some players have sought clarification from club officials and their own representatives, hoping to make sense of the unfolding situation at Parque São Jorge. The subject has become a common point of discussion at the CT Joaquim Grava, with frequent questions raised about whether the club can honor its contractual and competitive responsibilities as this turmoil persists.

A pivotal moment looms next Monday, when the club’s Deliberative Council will vote on the impeachment of President Augusto Melo. This follows a police investigation into alleged irregularities linked to the VaideBet sponsorship deal that resulted in formal indictments for Melo and three other individuals. The charges—qualified theft through abuse of trust, criminal association, and money laundering—have intensified scrutiny of the current administration.

Despite the high-pressure environment, Fabinho Soldado has been proactive behind the scenes. Tasked with safeguarding the football department’s stability, he has assured players and staff that operations will remain unchanged regardless of the council’s decision. According to sources close to the club, Fabinho currently holds full authority over key footballing decisions at the training complex, with his experience and reputation generally respected on both sides of the political divide.

For now, open communication between management and squad members has become crucial. The club leadership insists that the focus must remain on immediate footballing goals in the Campeonato Brasileiro, Copa do Brasil, and Copa Sudamericana. Fabinho and other trusted officials are emphasizing collective concentration and attempt to maintain a stable working environment amid lasting uncertainty.

The dominant mood among players is one of apprehension, but those close to the situation maintain that episodes like these are not uncommon in large organizations undergoing political stress. The outcome of the impeachment vote, however, may define not only the stability of the football department but also the atmosphere and morale inside the dressing room in the critical months ahead.

Source: Globo