Corinthians is having a remarkable second half. With new players arriving at the club mid-year, Ramon Díaz’s side have managed to emerge from a slump and could end the year with a place in next year’s Copa Libertadores Preliminary .
Currently ranked in 11th place with 41 points, Corinthians are just 5 points behind Bahia, the last team to secure a direct place in next year’s Libertadores Preliminary. A clash between the two teams is still expected at the Neo Química Arena.
Augusto Melo and Fabinho Soldado are extremely happy with the squad for the final quarter of the season. Although they are aware of the need to strengthen the squad in the next transfer window, their main objective is to ensure that no player leaves the team until 2025.
Yuri Alberto is the player that management favors to maintain it. The striker has significantly improved his performances alongside Memphis Depay and is currently Corinthians’ top scorer in the Brasileirão. Given his youth and immense potential, the athlete has attracted considerable interest from European clubs.
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Despite some ups and downs throughout the season, the striker has caught the attention of English football this year. A loan offer from Southampton, which included financial compensation from Corinthians, was quickly rejected by the club’s management.
Now at the peak of his career, having scored the most goals in a single year, Augusto Melo and Fábio Soldado will do everything in their power to keep the striker, fearing irresistible offers will come from Europe next month and that they cannot lose it.
According to Corinthians bosses, Yuri Alberto is essential to their 2025 plans and will play a central role.
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“We have not received any offers at the moment, and our intention is not to sell it. We want to maintain this group, and if we can structure it even more, that would be even better,” said the president Augusto Melo.
