During the presentation, Vitória's president, Fábio Mota, stated that the deal is the largest sponsorship in the club's history and explained that the clauses in the contract allow the amounts to reach R$20 million (US$ 3.3m) (or more) depending on established goals.
The director valued the importance of the partnership with the new partner, which allowed the signing of right-back Claudinho and attacking midfielder Wellington Rato.
"The contract is worth R$16 million (US$ 2.6m) and could reach R$20 million (US$ 3.3m) or even more, with the clauses in the contract, which can be activated by the engagement of Vitória fans and I am sure they will be met," explained the president of the Rubro-Begro club.
"When I became president, the contract with the betting house that sponsored the club was R$500 thousand and today we have gone from that to R$16 million (US$ 2.6m) guaranteed. It helps a lot, but it does not cover our payroll. Our payroll is R$7.5 million (US$ 1.226m) and last year it was R$5.5 million (US$ 900,000). This money from Bet 7k came at a good time and made it possible to buy Wellington Rato and Claudinho," added Motta.
In 2025, Rubro-Negro will compete in the Campeonato Baiano and four other competitions: the Copa do Nordeste, Copa do Brasil, Copa Sul-Americana and Campeonato Brasileiro. In 2024, Leão was the Bahian champion and finished the Série A in 11th place.
Source: Bahia Notícias
