# Inter de Limeira secures Série B promotion and SAF

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-football-promotion-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-15T14:21:31.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 4.

Inter de Limeira has secured promotion to the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B, ending a 35-year absence from Brazil’s second division. The club confirmed its return to the competition following a draw between Brusque and Paysandu, which allowed the São Paulo-based team to maintain its position in the standings despite a recent loss to Ferroviária.

This sporting achievement coincides with a major structural transformation for the club. Members approved the creation of a Sociedade Anônima do Futebol (SAF), selling 80% of the club’s shares to an investment group led by Enrico Ambrogini, former footballer Ronaldo Nazário, and former defender Roberto Carlos. The deal involves a financial injection of up to R$ 454 million over the next decade, while the original associative club retains a 20% stake.

Following the promotion, which comes after just a single season in Série C, the club’s technical staff highlighted the role of psychological conditioning in the campaign. Coach Matheus Costa credited the work of mental preparer Ricardo Borin, a specialist in Applied Neuroscience in Sport, as “fundamental” to the team’s ability to manage high-pressure environments and the psychological demands of the season.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: Internacional de Limeira secures promotion to Série B

Internacional de Limeira has achieved promotion to Brazil's Série B, utilizing specialized mental preparation and neuroscience to manage competitive pressure.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/internacional-de-limeira-secures-promotion-to-srie-b

### 2026-10-12: Inter de Limeira secures Série B promotion and SAF transition

Inter de Limeira returns to Brazil's Série B after 35 years, coinciding with a major SAF transition involving investors Ronaldo Nazário and Roberto Carlos.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inter-de-limeira-secures-serie-b-promotion-and-new-saf-ownership

### 2026-10-10: Inter de Lages reaches Série C final with 4-0 win

Inter de Lages advanced to the Campeonato Catarinense Série C final after defeating Porto 4-0. They will face Manchester in the championship series.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inter-de-lages-reaches-srie-c-final-with-4-0-win

### 2026-10-01: Inter de Limeira seeks promotion to Série B

Inter de Limeira can secure promotion to Série B for the first time in 35 years if they defeat Brusque in the penultimate round of the Série C final quadrangular.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inter-de-limeira-seeks-promotion-to-srie-b

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