Manager Mano Menezes has taken legal action to collect a R$ 10.7 million debt from Internacional after the club failed to honor a previously stipulated payment agreement.
The financial crisis behind the scenes at Internacional has entered a new chapter of high legal complexity.
Manager Mano Menezes, who led the team until April 2023, has filed a motion with the 4th Labor Court of Porto Alegre to demand payment of millions, which his legal team claims were not settled according to the installment plan established following his termination.
The R$ 10.7 million total includes various severance pay components, including unpaid wages, signing bonuses, and image rights. The manager’s decision to seek judicial relief comes at a time when the Colorado is attempting to organize its finances while facing an economic crunch and ongoing lawsuits.
The history of the agreement
Shortly after Mano Menezes‘ departure, the club from Rio Grande do Sul issued an official statement guaranteeing the settlement of outstanding debts. At the time, Inter emphasized that the pact was intended to ensure operational balance and respect for its commitments.
Sport Club Internacional, mindful of its responsibilities, has reached an agreement with manager Mano Menezes to settle outstanding amounts. The club reaffirms its commitment to all its creditors and seeks to maintain financial stability in its operations.
Consequences for the club
The failure to comply with the agreement places additional pressure on the club’s board. Beyond sporting issues, management must handle a series of labor liabilities that directly impact cash flow.
So far, the club has not issued a formal statement regarding the new lawsuit filed by the manager.
This impasse emerges as an extra challenge for the football department’s planning.
With the need to maintain competitiveness for the upcoming rounds of the Brazilian Serie A, Internacional‘s management must treat this legal dispute as a priority to avoid further asset freezes or more severe sanctions in labor court.
