The SAF (Sociedade Anônima do Futebol) is a business model that has been gaining prominence in Brazilian football, created to modernize club management and attract investments that strengthen their operations. This model allows clubs, previously organized as associations, to start operating as companies, opening part of their capital to strategic investors.
The main objective of SAF is to promote the professionalization of Brazilian football, promoting more efficient and sustainable management. SAF facilitates the injection of capital, enabling financial restructuring and increased competitiveness, both nationally and internationally.
Since its implementation, several transactions involving SAFs have been highlighted, with national and international investors acquiring stakes in clubs such as Botafogo, Cruzeiro and Vasco. These investments already total more than R$1.4 billion, demonstrating the relevance of this model for the future of football.
In today's pill, we present the success stories and main SAF transactions, showing how this model is shaping the new football scenario in Brazil.
