The 41-year-old goalkeeper missed a pre-season start with the rest of the squad for the first time in 18 years
Two-time Brazilian champion and three-time champion of the Copa do Brasil with Cruzeiro, Fábio enters his 18th year at the club with the feeling of devaluation on the part of the new management, led by Ronaldo Fenômeno.
The 41-year-old goalkeeper saw his wife, Sandra Maciel, question the lack of appreciation on the part of the current board.
“I trust you, Lord, in your plans, in your love. Calm down, heart, it hurts too much”, wrote the athlete’s companion in an Instagram post. She also responded to a fan comment: “The way it is being conducted is very sick, we love Cruzeiro. It hurts to see Fábio so sad.”
Sandra Maciel’s comments on social media reflect what the athlete thinks about the treatment of the club’s current commanders. The parties negotiate financial issues, but the idol feels discredited after 975 matches defending the team’s colors.
The 41-year-old goalkeeper agrees to reduce his monthly salary by R$350, but wants assurance that he will receive past debts to continue at Toca da Raposa II this year. He has pending since 2019, the year in which the club was relegated to Série B of the Brazilian Championship.
The current board, led by Ronaldo Fenômeno, wants to put the player in a condominium to pay off debts, as is done with other creditors. The situation, however, is not seen with good eyes by the player.
Fábio is bothered by what happened. No wonder he is, for the first time in 18 years, out of the club’s pre-season start. The veteran will not train with the rest of the squad commanded by Paulo Pezzolano until he has an agreement with the board to reduce wages and receive the debt that has been in place for three years.
Cruise Position. Sought for comment on the matter, through its press office, the club declined to comment.
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