Last Monday (29), Ronaldo ‘Fenômeno’ made official the sale of SAF (Sociedade Anônima do Futebol) to businessman Pedro Lourenço, aka Pedrinho BH. And according to the ESPNwith the arrival of the new owner the Minas Gerais club will already have changes behind the scenes.
In addition to return of Alexandre Mattoswhich was in America-MG and will occupy the position of executive director of football, SAF da Raposa will be reinforced by Paulo Pelaipe to take over as football manager.
According to the report, the director, who has also worked for other major players in the country such as Flamengo It is Vascohe has even said goodbye to Botafogo-SPwhere he held the position of football director since 2021.
Your son, Rodrigo Pelaipeeven worked alongside Mattos at Vasco’s SAF.
The arrival of the professional, in turn, can also change things in relation to Pedro Costa, who currently holds the role of football manager. He could, for example, work alongside Pelaipe on the board. This issue, however, has not yet been defined.
What doesn’t change
Despite Ronaldo’s departure from football command, Cruzeiro must keep some professionals in place for the new SAF administration.
Among them the permanence of Gabriel Limawho for now will continue as CEO of SAF da Raposa.
There was speculation that Pedro Juniorson of Pedrinho BHwould be the new CEO, but during the press conference on Monday the new owner of Raposa confirmed Lima’s stay.
Kin Saitodirector of women’s football at Cruzeiro, will also remain in her role.
