Corinthians sees Michael’s signing increasingly distant

The attacker Michaelwhich has already been in the sights of Corinthians in 2020, 2022 and 2023, he was once again considered as a possible reinforcement for the club in this transfer window. Timão was informed about the possibility of the player, currently at Al-Hilalfrom the Saudi Arabiaobtain his release before the end of the contract, which runs until mid-2025.

However, Corinthians believes that even if Michael is granted his release, his signing would involve high costs. The monthly package requested by the 28-year-old striker, including salary, bonuses and other charges, is around R$3 million. This amount exceeds the club’s current salary cap, and the club’s board believes that it is beyond what Corinthians can afford at the moment.

Michael’s signing is not completely ruled out, but the deal will only go ahead if the player agrees to significantly reduce his financial demands. The striker has also been approached by other teams, both in Brazil and abroad, and has made a verbal commitment to prioritize Flamengo if he manages to terminate his contract with Al-Hilal.

Even with the R$57 million reserved from Esportes da Sorte’s master sponsorship, Corinthians does not intend to make such a large investment to bring Michael. Furthermore, there is no consensus within the club about whether the player fits the profile of the media reinforcement that Timão is looking for.

Given this situation, Corinthians’ board of directors and market analysis department continue to explore other options to strengthen the attack. The club understands that it will need to spend a little more to fill this gap, but is being cautious to avoid further compromising its cash flow.

Recently, Timão also tried to sign Gonzalo Plataof Al-SaddIt is Brian Rodriguezof Mexico Americabut negotiations did not progress due to the high financial demands.

The Brazilian football transfer window remains open until September 2.