Santos and Robinho announce contract suspension | Saints

The decision comes after pressure from advisers, sponsors and the disclosure of the give, from extracts from the sentence of the Italian court that sentenced Robinho and a friend in the first instance to nine years in prison for group sexual violence against a young woman of Albanian origin.

In an official note, Santos said:

Santos Futebol Clube and the athlete Robinho report that, by mutual agreement, they decided to suspend the validity of the contract signed on October 10 so that the player can focus exclusively on his defense in the process that is taking place in Italy ”.

On social media, Robinho recorded a video and also spoke about the agreement.

– With great sadness in my heart, I come to tell you that I made the decision with the President to suspend my contract at this troubled moment in my life. My goal has always been to help Santos Futebol Clube. If I do get in the way in any way, I’d better get out there and focus on my personal stuff. For the Peixão fans and those who like me, I will prove my innocence – said Robinho.

The bond was valid for five months and will be discussed at a Deliberative Council meeting on the 21st.

More about Robinho and Santos:
+ Defense manifests: “There was no sexual violence”
+ See the position of the club sponsors

Robinho signed a contract and it was announced last Saturday, with a symbolic salary of R $ 1,500.00, however, with a bonus of R $ 300 thousand after ten games and an additional R $ 300 thousand after 15 games, amount that would be paid in the end. of the bond. The fish could be renewed for another year and seven months.

Sentenced in 2017 to nine years in prison for sexual violence in Italy, Robinho began training at CT Rei Pelé and had the support of coach Cuca, the cast and president Orlando Rollo, who in an interview with give He said the attacker was suffering “moral stoning.”

On the other hand, sponsors and advisers began to pressure Santos regarding a position in the case. On Wednesday (14), Orthopride was the first to announce the club’s departure “out of respect for the women who consume our products,” according to an official statement.

Later, other sponsors took a position and demanded an immediate attitude from Santos, who later announced the suspension of the bail.

This Friday, give published excerpts from the ruling of the Milan Court of November 2017, which is not yet final and was contested by the defenses of the Santos player and Ricardo Falco, the other Brazilian accused in the crime. His attorneys filed an appeal.

Robinho’s defense took place this Friday in a note released by lawyer Marisa Alija and lawyer Luciano Santoro, saying that “the player reiterates that he did not commit the crime of which he is accused and that he has always had consensual sexual relations” .