The president of Vitória de Setúbal, Fábio Mota, harshly criticized Grémio, accusing the Brazilian club of owing 2.5 million dollars related to the transfer of player Wagner Leonardo. The statements were made before a match between the two teams, at a time of great tension between the clubs.
Fábio Mota did not hold back and stated that it would be "unfair" for Vitória to lose to what he classified as a "deadbeat club." The official expressed outrage over the financial situation and considered it unacceptable that the Brazilian club had not fulfilled the payment due for the player's transfer.
Grémio is managed by Portuguese coach Luís Castro, who is currently at the helm of the Brazilian team. The situation arises in the context of a financial dispute between the two clubs regarding the agreed amounts for the transfer of Wagner Leonardo.
Given the breach of agreement, Fábio Mota threatened to pursue legal action to recover the money owed. The president of Vitória expressed his intention to take all legal measures at his disposal to defend the Portuguese club's interests in this financial dispute.
