Fabinho Soldado highlights the need for contractual adjustments and sees a strong squad for the season
On the eve of the premiere a PaulistaoCorinthians have not yet made any seasonal signings. The team entered 2025 with high expectations after finishing last year on a strong note, with a winning record in the Brasileirão and a run that secured the Parque São Jorge team in the pre-Libertadores. Despite this, the board has adopted a discreet stance on the transfer market, prioritizing salary reductions and contract renewals for key players.
Fabinho Soldadothe club’s football manager, explained that the contractual adjustments are necessary to maintain the base that closed 2024 well. “We joke with the paychecks, with the finances. We were worried about this and to give peace of mind to the athletes who were there Let’s analyze the opportunities that may arise along the way more calmly,” he said in an interview with Corinthians’ official podcast, “PoropoPOD”.
Even before the end of the year, Corinthians agreed to permanently buy the goalkeeper Hugo Souzaas well as renewing the attacker’s contracts Angelo Romeroby the defender Hunting and flying Maycon and André Carrillo. The club is still evaluating the possibility of signing another defender, full-backs for both teams and another striker to add to the squad.
“I’m not saying we won’t hire, obviously we have analyzed the needs of the team, but the fans can rest assured. You look at every role and feel comfortable. We are giving an opportunity to (Leo) Maná, who is a basic guy and At the Paulista, other athletes who ended the season with few minutes will also have opportunities. Let’s take it calmly, also so as not to bring a player without bringing something to the team”, he continued.
The trend is for young people under 20 to take part in the first matches of the State Championship in view of the Pre-Libertadores, on 19 February. In addition to right-back Leo Maná, attacking midfielder Kayque and defender Renato, who have already trained with Ramón Díaz, are also expected to be used.
Fabinho also spoke about the departure of right-back Fagner. The 35-year-old was on reserve and was loaned to Cruzeiro until the end of the season. The move took fans by surprise, especially given the athlete’s identification with the club. The executive guarantees that the departure took place with the approval of Ramón Díaz and by mutual agreement with Fagner.
“When you finish a season, you talk to the coach and the committee to get an idea of the players who will be used more or less. There is no mystery, all parties understand each other well. Opportunities open up for Maná, and there it’s a flow of financial movements in relation to paychecks,” he commented, immediately praising the cast.
“We managed to form a very good, very qualified working group. This competitiveness makes the team strong, those who play know that they can’t give up, someone else will come and surpass us. We hope for a great year for the fans.”
Corinthians debuts at the Paulistão this Thursday, at 7.30pm, against Red Bull Bragantino, at Nabi Abi Chedid. The Juventus team is in group A, with Botafogo de Ribeirão Preto, Mirassol and Inter de Limeira.
Source: Terra

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