Rapid developments in Santos after relegation!
A few 24 hours after the defeat by Fortaleza with which the Sao Paulo team was relegated to Brazil’s second division, an election was held to elect the new president.
After the election process, it emerged that the person who will lead the association is Mr Marcelo Teixeira who received 4,762 votes. The Brazilian businessman, after addressing the fans and the other members of the Board of Directors. also announced the his first innovation which is, if nothing else, logical!
Specifically, Teixeira announced that out of respect for the legend of World Football and Santos, Pele, the number 10 jersey it will not be used in Serie B in 2024, but only in Cup!
It should be noted that Marcelo Teixeira will hold his 3rd presidential term in Santos, as he has been in the presidential office again for a total of nine years (1991-1992 and 2000-2009).
Novo presidente do Santos, Marcelo Teixeira announces his first ato: em respiteto a Pele, a camisa 10 do clube nao sera usada na Serie B em 2024, apenas no Paulistao.
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Source: Sport Fm
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