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Robert Arboleda leaving São Paulo?
Arboleda is awaiting the definition of his future in the next transfer window, according to Globo.com. The São Paulo management decided not to amicably terminate the player's contract to prevent him from signing with another club, which could possibly be a Brasileirão rival. The current plan is to involve the defender in a negotiation during the mid-year transfer window.
Arboleda is awaiting the definition of his future in the next transfer window, according to Globo.com. The São Paulo management decided not to amicably terminate the player's contract to prevent him from signing with another club, which could possibly be a Brasileirão rival. The current plan is to involve the defender in a negotiation during the mid-year transfer window.
According to ESPN BR, Arboleda reported receiving offers from teams in Brazil and from other countries during the time he was missing. São Paulo began considering Arboleda a possible asset for negotiations during the mid-year transfer window and believes the player is likely to sign with another national team.
According to ESPN BR, Arboleda reported receiving offers from teams in Brazil and from other countries during the time he was missing. São Paulo began considering Arboleda a possible asset for negotiations during the mid-year transfer window and believes the player is likely to sign with another national team.
Globo.com reports that São Paulo's management plans to use Arboleda as part of negotiations in the next transfer window. There is currently no intention to reintegrate Arboleda into the squad, but reintegration is not ruled out and depends on São Paulo's success in negotiating him during the transfer window. If the club does not receive offers and the squad needs a defender, it is not completely ruled out that Arboleda could return after the World Cup.
Globo.com reports that São Paulo's management plans to use Arboleda as part of negotiations in the next transfer window. There is currently no intention to reintegrate Arboleda into the squad, but reintegration is not ruled out and depends on São Paulo's success in negotiating him during the transfer window. If the club does not receive offers and the squad needs a defender, it is not completely ruled out that Arboleda could return after the World Cup.
Globo.com reports that Arboleda met with executive director Rui Costa and sports manager Rafinha to discuss his future. At present, the trend indicates that the talks are moving towards his departure from São Paulo, either through contract termination or a negotiation with a club in the next transfer window.
Globo.com reports that Arboleda met with executive director Rui Costa and sports manager Rafinha to discuss his future. At present, the trend indicates that the talks are moving towards his departure from São Paulo, either through contract termination or a negotiation with a club in the next transfer window.
According to Globo.com, Arboleda's contract with São Paulo is valid until 2027. São Paulo initially considered the possibility of rescinding Arboleda's contract for just cause but currently does not have total legal certainty. It is being discussed internally not to rescind the contract immediately and instead to wait for a resolution in the next transfer window, which is between July 20 and September 11. São Paulo holds 80% of Arboleda's economic rights, and his release clause is 100 million euros. The internal evaluation is that Arboleda could still play for clubs in South America. The player has been notified twice by São Paulo, and contract termination has not been ruled out.
According to Globo.com, Arboleda's contract with São Paulo is valid until 2027. São Paulo initially considered the possibility of rescinding Arboleda's contract for just cause but currently does not have total legal certainty. It is being discussed internally not to rescind the contract immediately and instead to wait for a resolution in the next transfer window, which is between July 20 and September 11. São Paulo holds 80% of Arboleda's economic rights, and his release clause is 100 million euros. The internal evaluation is that Arboleda could still play for clubs in South America. The player has been notified twice by São Paulo, and contract termination has not been ruled out.
ESPN has reported that Robert Arboleda, who has been at São Paulo for ten years, bought tickets to return to Brazil on the 30th. He is expected at São Paulo to continue discussions to finalize his contract and leave the club permanently.
ESPN has reported that Robert Arboleda, who has been at São Paulo for ten years, bought tickets to return to Brazil on the 30th. He is expected at São Paulo to continue discussions to finalize his contract and leave the club permanently.
ESPN BR reported that a previously arranged amicable contract termination between São Paulo and Robert Arboleda has failed. The negotiation broke down because Arboleda's agent, Pepe Chamorro, sought to alter terms that were already agreed upon.
ESPN BR reported that a previously arranged amicable contract termination between São Paulo and Robert Arboleda has failed. The negotiation broke down because Arboleda's agent, Pepe Chamorro, sought to alter terms that were already agreed upon.
According to Globo.com, representatives for Arboleda have approached São Paulo to assess a possible amicable exit for the player at no cost. The club's board is considering options for ending Arboleda's contract, which is valid until 2027 and has an estimated termination fee of €100 million. São Paulo must wait a minimum of ten days after notification before requesting a unilateral termination from FIFA, and the deadline for this period is in the middle of next week.
According to Globo.com, representatives for Arboleda have approached São Paulo to assess a possible amicable exit for the player at no cost. The club's board is considering options for ending Arboleda's contract, which is valid until 2027 and has an estimated termination fee of €100 million. São Paulo must wait a minimum of ten days after notification before requesting a unilateral termination from FIFA, and the deadline for this period is in the middle of next week.
According to ESPN, São Paulo and Robert Arboleda are negotiating an amicable contract termination after Arboleda traveled to Ecuador last week without informing the club's management. A preliminary agreement exists between the parties, with some terms agreed. After losing his place in São Paulo's starting lineup, Arboleda no longer wants to play for the club, and the club also feels the environment is not suitable for his return. Arboleda is represented by a sports law lawyer and is seeking an amicable termination, not for cause, so he can access his severance fund. The player plans to forfeit what he would receive until the end of his contract, which runs until the end of 2027, and São Paulo estimates it could save nearly R$ 20 million with his departure. The termination process is progressing, but documentation is not yet prepared.
According to ESPN, São Paulo and Robert Arboleda are negotiating an amicable contract termination after Arboleda traveled to Ecuador last week without informing the club's management. A preliminary agreement exists between the parties, with some terms agreed. After losing his place in São Paulo's starting lineup, Arboleda no longer wants to play for the club, and the club also feels the environment is not suitable for his return. Arboleda is represented by a sports law lawyer and is seeking an amicable termination, not for cause, so he can access his severance fund. The player plans to forfeit what he would receive until the end of his contract, which runs until the end of 2027, and São Paulo estimates it could save nearly R$ 20 million with his departure. The termination process is progressing, but documentation is not yet prepared.
According to Globo.com, São Paulo plans to apply just cause to Arboleda, who was absent from the match against Cruzeiro and continues to be missing without providing a reason. São Paulo's stance is that any club that signs Arboleda will share liability with the player and will be required to compensate the club. In the event Arboleda joins a club outside of Brazil, São Paulo plans to incorporate a compensation clause for international transfers. If he signs with a Brazilian club, the compensation would be the R$ 300 million rescission clause applicable to the national market. This amount would initially be charged to Arboleda, but it could be charged to any club that signs him in the subsequent 30 months.
According to Globo.com, São Paulo plans to apply just cause to Arboleda, who was absent from the match against Cruzeiro and continues to be missing without providing a reason. São Paulo's stance is that any club that signs Arboleda will share liability with the player and will be required to compensate the club. In the event Arboleda joins a club outside of Brazil, São Paulo plans to incorporate a compensation clause for international transfers. If he signs with a Brazilian club, the compensation would be the R$ 300 million rescission clause applicable to the national market. This amount would initially be charged to Arboleda, but it could be charged to any club that signs him in the subsequent 30 months.
A report from Globo.com states that São Paulo notified Arboleda and is awaiting a justification or response within 24 hours. If a justification or response is not provided, the club will activate the unilateral termination clause and end Arboleda's contract.
A report from Globo.com states that São Paulo notified Arboleda and is awaiting a justification or response within 24 hours. If a justification or response is not provided, the club will activate the unilateral termination clause and end Arboleda's contract.
On Monday night, hours after being notified by the club, Robert Arboleda contacted the São Paulo board and stated his desire to resolve his situation. São Paulo wants the defender to present himself in the city to begin resolving the case, but the club internally does not believe this will occur, thinking he might resolve it remotely. Although Arboleda wants to resolve his future with São Paulo, he is unlikely to play for the club again, and the contract is expected to be terminated. The defender traveled to Ecuador on Friday and did not appear for São Paulo's game against Cruzeiro on Saturday. According to ESPN, Arboleda changed his phone number, had personal items brought by a friend from São Paulo to Ecuador, and was unreachable until Monday. The club released an official statement on Monday.
On Monday night, hours after being notified by the club, Robert Arboleda contacted the São Paulo board and stated his desire to resolve his situation. São Paulo wants the defender to present himself in the city to begin resolving the case, but the club internally does not believe this will occur, thinking he might resolve it remotely. Although Arboleda wants to resolve his future with São Paulo, he is unlikely to play for the club again, and the contract is expected to be terminated. The defender traveled to Ecuador on Friday and did not appear for São Paulo's game against Cruzeiro on Saturday. According to ESPN, Arboleda changed his phone number, had personal items brought by a friend from São Paulo to Ecuador, and was unreachable until Monday. The club released an official statement on Monday.
The departure of Robert Arboleda is already a subject of internal discussion at the club, according to reports in Brazil.
The departure of Robert Arboleda is already a subject of internal discussion at the club, according to reports in Brazil.
Arboleda's staff had informal talks with Atlético-MG regarding the possibility of the player's transfer, but the talks did not advance.
Arboleda's staff had informal talks with Atlético-MG regarding the possibility of the player's transfer, but the talks did not advance.
Robert Arboleda's departure is speculated but will only be negotiated if financially high offers are received.
Robert Arboleda's departure is speculated but will only be negotiated if financially high offers are received.
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