The revolution promised by the president of the Atletico-PR, Mario Celso Petraglia, has a specific date. On December 11, on the eve of the final of the South American Cup, the club will present its new visual identity, which has sparked much controversy. The event will take place at Arena da Baixada, but will be closed to those who have received an invitation sent to members, councilors and club related persons.
On the invitation, Atletico-PR announces that a new logo, a new uniform and new digital models will be presented. He also promises to show that he is "prepared for the new direction of football".
meeting of 39; sports invitation – Photo: reproduction
Sports meeting invitation – Photo: reproduction
] – On 11 December at 19:30, the Atlético Paranaense stadium will meet a new hurricane. -American is focused on professionalism, value creation, safety in stadiums, valorization of club-clubs, etc. Come see how Clube Atletico Paranaense does all this, describes the invitation.
Change of visual identity has sparked controversy since the President of Atletico-PR has declared at Transamérica radio station in Curitiba that these changes even included a new color for the red-black club. In another interview, the manager said he wanted to change the name of Atletico-PR only in Paranaense.
Before submitting, the club will have to approve the changes that it will submit. A meeting is scheduled for Saturday morning with councilors to discuss the evolution of club symbols, badges and uniforms. The club needs the approval of the board of directors to change status and promote change.