Conselho Deliberativo of Corinthians received, this Wednesday, a formal request for impeachment against President Osmar Stabile. The document, signed by a group of partners and advisors, requests the immediate removal of the leader on the grounds of non-compliance with Estatuto Social and federal legislation. The political movement occurs at a time of administrative and technical instability in Parque São Jorge.
The institutional crisis deepened with the confirmation that attacker Memphis Depay suffered a setback in his physical recovery process. The worsening of the Dutch player’s injury was attributed to an error by the club’s preparation team, generating new questions about the management of the football department. The impact on the athlete’s return schedule led to severe criticism from sectors of the opposition and fans.
Details of the leave request for Osmar Stabile
The dismissal request focuses on financial decisions made by the board without due consultation with internal control bodies. The central point of the accusation lies in the agreement signed between Corinthians and Procuradoria-General of Fazenda Nacional (PGFN). The opposition group argues that the current management compromised the club’s physical assets in an irregular manner to guarantee the payment of tax debts.
The legal document delivered to Conselho Deliberativo points out that the registered office of Parque São Jorge, valued at R$602.2 million, was offered as real guarantee in the negotiation of the billion-dollar debt. The counselors claim that this measure constitutes a property tax relief and that there was no statutory authorization to pledge the institution’s historic properties. Além Furthermore, the document cites a lack of transparency in administrative requirements linked to the maintenance of Neo Química Arena and ticket management.
Agreement with PGFN and billion-dollar debt
Negotiations with the federal government involve amounts exceeding R$1.2 billion in accumulated debts. The club sought to regularize pending pension and non-pension issues that were considered difficult to recover by the finance body. Abaixo, are the main financial points of the agreement that motivated the impeachment request:
- Total amount of original debt:R$1.2 billion (including R$1 billion non-social security and R$200 million social security).
- Discount obtained:46.6% on interest, fines and legal charges.
- Consolidated final value:R$679 million to be paid in cash.
- Payment deadline:120 monthly installments for general debts and 60 installments for social security debts.
- FGTS debt:R$15 million included in the regularization package.
Although the board argues that the transaction was advantageous in reducing the total amount owed, opponents maintain that the political and patrimonial cost was excessive. The allegation is that the management of Stabile ignored mandatory rites, putting the ownership of the club’s traditional headquarters at risk in the event of future default on ten-year installments.
Medical failure and setback from Memphis Depay
Parallel to the political scenario, the medical department of Corinthians is facing public exhaustion after the clinical regression of Memphis Depay. The player, the main signing of the season, had been following a specific transition schedule to the field, but presented new pains that forced the interruption of activities. The failure was attributed to an inadequate training load applied by the physical preparation team, which would have accelerated fundamental stages of the process.
The error in handling case Depay generated internal outrage, as the athlete is seen as a fundamental player in the team’s recovery in national competitions. The player’s calendar, which predicted a return in decisive matches this month, is now uncertain and depends on new imaging tests. The episode served as fuel for critics of Osmar Stabile, who use the inefficiency in football’s internal processes as an example of administrative mismanagement.
Next steps on Conselho Deliberativo
The impeachment request protocol marks the beginning of an administrative rite that could last weeks. The president of Conselho Deliberativo must analyze the admissibility of the complaint before forwarding it to Comissão of Ética and Disciplina. Durante this period, Osmar Stabile will be entitled to present a prior defense on charges of statutory violation and misconduct of transparency.
If the process progresses, the council plenary will need to vote on the temporary removal of the agent while investigations take place. The opposition seeks to gather the necessary number of votes to ensure that the headquarters does not remain an isolated guarantee in the agreement with União. External pressure, coming from groups of members and the stands, promises to intensify debates on Parque São Jorge in the coming days, while the club tries to shield the squad from political turbulence.
