Zé Ricardo sues Internacional for R$ 1.3 million

Coach Zé Ricardo has filed a lawsuit against the Brazilian football club Internacional, seeking a payment of R$ 1,305,799.70. The dispute stems from his tenure with the team in late 2019, during which he managed 11 matches.

According to the legal action, the parties had previously reached an agreement to reduce a debt of R$ 723,294.68 to R$ 600,000, to be paid in 18 installments. However, the lawsuit alleges that Internacional failed to honor this agreement. Per the terms of the original settlement, a breach allows the debt to revert to its original value plus fines, interest, and monetary correction.

Legal representatives for Zé Ricardo stated they attempted to resolve the matter out of court. They are now requesting that the court implement measures to locate and freeze the club's assets, including prize money from the Copa do Brasil, if the payment is not made within 15 days.