André Villas-Boas took office this Thursday following the conclusion of the General Assembly of FC Porto, which must approve the club’s accounts, which will formalize the candidacy for the presidency of the blue and white emblem in January 2024.
The former Porto coach also noted the positive nature of the General Assembly (AG).
“This is a GA that celebrates the history of FC Porto through its positivity, open criticism and the right to self-expression. Let this be an encouragement and guide for the future of the General Assembly. This is what all the partners want, and this is what all the partners felt,” he said.
FC Porto’s reports were approved with 52.3% votes in favor and Andre Villas-Boas voting against. Despite this, the former coach insisted that Porto came out on top.”
“It ended early in the morning, but with a sense of good portism, presence and free democratic expression. I think that FC Porto will benefit from this meeting, especially thanks to the democracy of this attorney general,” he added.
Regarding the reports, Villas-Boas mentioned an “operational failure that needs to be corrected” at Porto.
“There is an accumulation of debt. The numbers speak for themselves and don’t lie. The accumulated amount is 499 million and is growing over the years. Management has demonstrated a commitment to improving the situation as quickly as possible. agreement that at that point it will be disclosed by the current management. Part of the capital injection and increase in the value of one of the group companies to requalify the equity capital of FC Porto. It will be a leadership driven movement. until December 31st. This is an operational failure that needs to be corrected. Management is aware of this and has shown signs of wanting to improve this aspect,” he also said.
Regarding his imminent candidacy for the presidency of FC Porto, André Villas-Boas has guaranteed that he will nominate his candidacy in January next year.
“Pinto da Costa is the President of the Presidents of FC Porto. I remain convinced that we need to go to the polls, and, as I said recently, nomination is a mere formality. The “terms” for nominating a candidacy are as follows. only I correspond to me. This will be done in January,” he said.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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