SDC Sports executives meet with Santos FC council regarding potential SAF investment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 6:15 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Executives from SDC Sports met with the Deliberative Council of Santos FC at Vila Belmiro on Monday night to introduce their organization and explain their interest in the club. The presentation, which did not include a formal proposal, featured SDC Sports co-founder Diego Garcia, managing partner Michael Lipman, and senior sports advisor Jesse Fioranelli. Following an 11-month review of the club's structure, the firm stated its readiness to invest and indicated that ongoing internal electoral matters would not impact their decision-making. President Marcelo Teixeira confirmed that documentation has been finalized, moving the matter to the Deliberative Council for consideration. The council must now evaluate potential statutory changes required to transition the club into a SAF business model. Executives emphasized a three-stage, long-term plan focused on structural improvements and athlete training.
- •SDC Sports executives met with the Santos FC Deliberative Council at Vila Belmiro.
- •The meeting served as an introduction for the investment group rather than a formal proposal.
- •President Marcelo Teixeira stated that documentation for the SAF process is now complete.
- •The Deliberative Council will decide on statutory changes required for the transition to a SAF.
- •The SDC Sports team includes executives with previous experience at Milan, Roma, and Lazio.
- 6:15 AMYahoo Sports — Statement – Deliberative Council meeting with SDC Sports
"“We are ready!” The statement came from SDC Sports executive Jesse Fioranelli and marked the extraordinary meeting of the Deliberative Council (CD) on Monday night at Vila Belmiro. The meeting all...
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