A new conflict shakes Brazilian football. Robert Arboleda left São Paulo in full competition without authorization and traveled to Ecuador, causing concern and uncertainty within the club, which has not yet been able to communicate with the player
.
The episode came to light after the defender failed to show up for the squad before the match in which his team thrashed Cruzeiro for the Brasileirão. After the match, coach Roger Machado was surprised by the situation: “He was called up, he didn't come and he was ruled out. Since we didn't know what had happened, we were worried; now we just have to wait.” In addition, the coach made it clear that the case is already in the hands of the management: “We refer the case to the club's management. It's out of my control.”
According to Brazilian media, Arboleda suddenly traveled to his native country and since then he has not responded to the club's attempts to contact him, and has even changed his telephone number. The situation generated even more discomfort considering that he is a leader in the squad, with more than a decade of career in the Tricolor Paulista and being the fourth foreigner with the most presences
in the club's history. Arbolada has been in São Paulo for more than 10 years
In Brazil, rumors are already beginning to be heard about the possible causes of his departure. One of the main ones suggests that there would be anger at not having been transferred to the last pass market, something that, according to his environment, had been promised to him by
the leadership.
Meanwhile, São Paulo is waiting for his return to define the steps to follow in a case that has already become one of the scandals of the year in Brazilian football. Depending on the explanations provided by the player himself, the player could receive different economic or disciplinary sanctions
