Corinthians says “no” to West Ham and keeps striker Yuri Alberto in the squad; Flamengo player enters the sights of the English club
O Corinthians declined the offer of West Hamfrom England by Yuri Alberto. According to “Gazeta Esportiva”, the Premier League club offered 18 million euros for 60% of the striker’s economic rights, but Tião did not accept the proposal.
Still according to the publication, the São Paulo club would have half the value, about R$ 47.5 million at the current quotation. Corinthians would sell 30% and keep the other 20%; the other half of Yuri Alberto’s rights belong to Zenitfrom Russia.
Without an agreement, the attacker normally follows the alvinegro’s activities. Absolute holder, the number 9 traveled to Argentina for the return game of the quarterfinals of the Copa Sudamericana, against students; Timão won the first leg 1-0.
In the current season, Yuri Alberto played 32 of the 28 games for Corinthians. Hired permanently seven months ago, the striker scored ten goals in the year. Timão takes the field this Tuesday, the 29th, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at the UNO Stadium, in La Plata.
Peter enters the sights
According to the Express newspaper, from England, the technical director of West Ham, Tim Steidten, is still looking for a number 9 shirt for the season. After the “no” from Corinthians, the English club is planning an offer to Pedroof Flamengo.
Source: sportbuzz
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