# Ponte Preta financial and institutional crisis > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ponte-preta-financial-and-institutional-crisis > Updated: 2026-09-24T17:43:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Ponte Preta is experiencing a severe institutional and financial crisis characterized by massive debt and operational instability. The club’s legal director, José Henrique Specie, has described the institution as being in a state of “almost insolvency,” with consolidated debts estimated at approximately R$ 367 million. Earlier attempts to mitigate the crisis included a proposal from Boavista SAF, which offered R$ 2.5 million to settle three transfer bans imposed by FIFA and the National Dispute Resolution Commission (CNRD), alongside a loan of six to ten players. Despite such proposals, the club continues to face extreme austerity measures and significant operational deficits, with monthly costs estimated at R$ 4 million against revenues of roughly R$ 1.2 million. The financial situation has led to the seizure of the club's stadium and social club, as well as legal disputes over unpaid debts. Efforts to transition the club into a Sociedade Anônima do Futebol (SAF) remain stalled due to these ongoing economic challenges. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-24: Ponte Preta faces R$ 367 million debt and insolvency crisis Ponte Preta faces a massive financial crisis with R$ 367 million in debt, leading to extreme austerity measures and potential insolvency for the Brazilian football club. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ponte-preta-faces-r-367-million-debt-and-insolvency-crisis ### 2026-09-09: Boavista SAF offers R$ 2.5 million and players to Ponte Preta Boavista SAF has offered Ponte Preta R$ 2.5 million to settle transfer bans and a loan of up to ten players to assist the club amid financial crisis and Série B struggles. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/boavista-saf-offers-r-25-million-and-players-to-ponte-preta --- Cite as: Ponte Preta financial and institutional crisis. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ponte-preta-financial-and-institutional-crisis