At a hearing, the Fluminense presidential candidate gave details of proposals related to finance, football, key partners and fans.
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The electoral process in Fluminense lasts for three years 2026-2027-2028 I have entered a decisive phase. With a date set for the case November 29The club is in the process of launching applications, and two of them were officially announced on Tuesday. The dispute promises to mobilize different political movements and directly influence the club’s administrative and sporting future.
Among the candidates Adhemar Ares54-year-old lawyer, specializes in public, civil and labor law. He has been a member of Fluminense since 1996, and was part of the group responsible for reforming the statute that established direct voting for president. In an exclusive interview with SleepAl-Rayes answered questions during the interview, and explained in detail his proposals for the club’s management.
Transparency and relationship with partners
When asked how he intends to make the administration more open and closer to the masses, Aris said that transparency will always be a principle:
“Transparency will not be demonstrated or implemented by one isolated act or another. It is a fundamental principle in all management and therefore will be embedded in all management. Confidentiality will be an exception. Lies will not exist. Proximity to the Football Member will be online voting, benefits booklet, assistance to Football Members who follow the club in locations other than fans’ homes, direct communication channel, etc.
Financial situation and new income
Regarding the club’s financial situation, Al-Rais once again criticized the high debt in recent years and made proposals to restructure the sector:
He added: “With a new, fully professional governance, we will work to create a positive cycle to attract investors and investments. We have achieved record revenues in recent years and debt has increased significantly. In conjunction with looking for new revenues, we need to improve what we already have and stop wasting money. Debt renegotiation, a plan to prevent new liabilities, contract risk analysis, legal reform, accelerating the product licensing process, large-scale auditing and other proposals are included in our platform.
SAF: Support with reservations
The most controversial topic at the moment in Fluminense is the possibility of football turning over to the Saudi Football Association. Aris announced his support, but with several conditions:
I support the Sudanese Armed Forces because they encourage professionalism. It can facilitate modern and more efficient governance. However, SAF is not a panacea for anything. This does not solve anything on its own and experiences at other clubs have proven that. The SAF proposal put forward by BTG and Mario only serves their own interests. Before any Southern Football League, we need to clean house, change the entire management of the club, especially in football and finances. Fluminense is very viable.
Changes in football: the end of amateurism and the priority of the rule
Aris defends strict measures to reorganize the football department:
“Stop recruiting players to serve the interests of business at the expense of Fluminense’s interests, remove all football enthusiasts from the club, stop automatic contract renewals, give priority to technical standards in signings and contract renewals, give priority to academy players whenever possible, stop early sales of academy players, strategic planning with short, medium and long-term measures, etc.”
Xerém as a sports substrate
The Tri-Color Training Center, recognized in talent training, will have a strategic role in its plan:
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Fan Member: Online voting and extended benefits
To regain more than 30,000 members lost since 2023, Al-Rais promises to make immediate changes:
“The football partner will have the opportunity to participate in management decisions through online voting that will be implemented immediately after our inauguration.” We will have a larger benefits booklet, reduced values, and direct assistance, including when accompanying the team in other states and when coming to RJ from other states. Football partners will be respected. He will have a feeling of belonging to the club. We have lost 30,000 members in football from 2023 to date.
Fluminense in 2028: a professional and competitive club
When anticipating the end of his term, if elected, Aris expects profound change:
“Another club.” Completely professional and qualified to compete to win all competitions. Institutionally, it is an organized club, focused on the real interests of its fans and members, and respected internally and externally. Institutional defense will also be a priority.
Motivation and difference
When asked about the reason for his candidacy, the lawyer replied:
“My nomination is due to the frustration of continuing to see Fluminense make the same mistakes for decades, which is why they continue to achieve poor results given the immeasurable potential of you and your fans.” We deserve so much more. We want more. But there is no miracle. You have to do what you have to do. We will fully professionalize Fluminense.
He adds, highlighting his difference:
“The difference between me is precisely the certainty that fans and members can have that I will actually do what I promised. My history at Fluminense confirms what I am saying now.
Experience and path at the club
Aris also commented that his experience qualifies him for this position:
I don’t see myself saving the country from anything. I will be just one of many qualified leaders who will promote the changes needed to implement a transformation and improvement project. Together we will build the Fluminense of our dreams. I have struggled for 30 years against this amateur management model. My professional experience will also contribute to this work. For example, in my first election as a council member, I actually presented a draft legal reform that changed many of the club’s guiding principles, such as the direct election of the president.
A message to fans who are undecided yet
Aris ended the interview with a direct message:
Try to get to know our proposals and come and help us build the Fluminense we all dream of. On 11/29, 30 people voted for Adhemar Aris and Adair Torino.