Fortaleza Esporte Clube is going through a challenging financial moment. CEO Pedro Martins gave an exclusive interview to the Esportes O POVO program and explained the club's situation. According to Martins, the statement 'the money is over' was misinterpreted and the complete context of the speech was lost. The management's effort is to keep salaries up to date and settle fundamental commitments. Martins highlighted that Fortaleza's financial life is healthier than that of many other clubs. The CEO also emphasized that the current moment requires sacrifices, but the goal is to put Fortaleza back on a path of sustainable growth. Martins stated that 'we will face it now, we will suffer a little now, because soon Fortaleza will be ready for success again'. The CEO also talked about his experience at the club and how he is working to contribute to the professionalization of Fortaleza. Martins highlighted the willingness of the employees and the management's idea of building a strong club in the next few years. The CEO also joked that he still hasn't visited the famous Ceará beaches. Martins said that 'I like this challenge very much' and that he is motivated to help Fortaleza achieve success. The club is working to reorganize its finances and get back on track. With the help of Martins and the management, Fortaleza Esporte Clube is looking to the future with optimism. The team is focused on keeping its finances in order and achieving success on the field.