Ponte Preta SAF: how R$1bn is split

What exactly is on the table for Ponte Preta's SAF?

The proposal reviewed by ge totals R$1 billion and splits the investment into three clear buckets: R$400 million for stadium modernisation, R$300 million for professional and youth football over 10 years, and R$300 million to clear the club's debts. An upfront payment of R$10 million would be released once legal and financial conditions are met.

Will the investor own Estádio Moisés Lucarelli?

No. Under the draft, the Majestoso — along with the Jardim Eulina training centre and the Paineiras unit — stays in the hands of the association. The investor gains use of the stadium via a comodato (loan-of-use) contract lasting 30 years, renewable automatically for another 30. During that period the SAF may exploit all commercial revenues: matchday income, corporate boxes, bars, advertising and events.

How will stadium revenue be shared?

The draft proposes an 85/15 split: 85% of stadium revenues go to the SAF and 15% to the association. The two sides are still negotiating that ratio.

What does the stadium upgrade look like?

The R$400 million investment would transform the Majestoso into a multi-use arena for around 21,000 spectators, designed to host concerts and corporate events as well as football. Improvements to the training centre are also included in the plan.

Who runs the new company?

A Board of Directors with five seats is proposed: four chosen by the investor, one by the association. Current club directors would not hold executive roles inside the SAF structure. The association, however, retains the right to monitor whether the investor fulfils its obligations.

Negotiations are ongoing and the document has not yet been finalised.