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Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos during their time at Real Madrid.FELIPE SEVILLANOA carefully planned transition<\/p>\nThe business venture led by Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos in Brazil is finally taking shape. On Monday, Inter de Limeira \u2014 a modest club in Brazil\u2019s third division \u2014 approved, by a vote of 53\u20131, the sale of 80% of its new SAF (Sociedade An\u00f4nima de Futebol) to a corporate group that includes the two legendary former players. The remaining 20% will stay under club control. The next step is signing the contract and completing all formal procedures to convert Inter into a fully structured SAF.<\/p>\n
A massive long\u2011term investment<\/p>\n
Entrepreneur Enrico Ambrogini, who heads the project, told Globo Esporte that this is \u201ca gigantic project\u201d, unlike anything previously attempted in Brazil\u2019s SAF model. According to the outlet, the ownership group plans to invest up to \u20ac76 million (about $82 million USD) over ten years, though the final amount may vary depending on the club\u2019s growth and performance targets.<\/p>\n
The business plan guarantees a minimum investment of \u20ac31 million ($33 million USD) over 15 years. Between 2026 and 2027, the group will inject \u20ac3.3 million ($3.6 million USD) to restructure the club and pay off existing debt.<\/p>\n
Alongside Ambrogini, Ronaldo, and Roberto Carlos, the project also includes Saudi prince Abdullah bin Saad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Roberto Carlos previously revealed that another partner is of African origin.<\/p>\n
It is a project very different from anything that has been done in Brazil regarding SAF<\/p>\n
Enrico Ambrogini<\/p>\n
Ambrogini emphasized the excitement within the group: \u201cRonaldo, Roberto Carlos, and everyone involved are very enthusiastic. They see this as a major challenge and are eager to deliver strong management.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added that this is not a simple cash\u2011injection operation: \u201cThis is a very different SAF project. My roots are here, and Inter is in good health. We\u2019ll build gradually and accelerate later. It\u2019s a gigantic project for the fans and for the city of Limeira.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos during their time at Real Madrid.FELIPE SEVILLANOA carefully planned transition<\/p>\n
Ambrogini noted that the club\u2019s leadership deserves credit for navigating the SAF transition responsibly: \u201cMany clubs hand over control because they\u2019re financially desperate. Inter did this in an organized, cautious way, and investors appreciated that.\u201d<\/p>\n
The dream: reaching Brazil\u2019s Serie A<\/p>\n
Inter de Limeira president Danilo Maluf said the club\u2019s ambition is clear \u2014 reaching Serie A. \u201cThis is a milestone because it\u2019s a new management model. We want to professionalize the entire football department and present a new Inter de Limeira. Our dream is to work hard and return to Serie A. Why not?\u201d<\/p>\n
Maluf sees the investment group as essential for the club\u2019s future: \u201cOur current revenue doesn\u2019t cover Serie C costs, let alone Serie B. We\u2019re still underdogs, but financial investment increases our chances of promotion. With declining revenue and current broadcast values, I didn\u2019t see a promising future. The SAF arrived at the right moment.\u201d<\/p>\n
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