Corinthians close in on signing duo who featured at Copa São Paulo 2026 | OneFootball

Corinthians has arranged the arrivals of midfielder Ji Paraná and forward Laerte, both 16 years old and born in 2009, who played in the São Paulo Junior Football Cup representing União Cacoalense, from Rondônia. The information was initially published by Meu Timão and confirmed by Central do Timão.

Additionally, according to the portal and confirmed by Central do Timão, both athletes are expected to arrive at Parque São Jorge on a loan contract valid for one season. Both will join the Under-17 squad, and if they stand out, the Alvinegro may acquire them permanently at the end of the contract.

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Although they have not yet been officially registered in the CBF’s Daily Information Bulletin (BID) by Corinthians, WD Sports, the agency that manages the youth categories of União Cacoalense, announced the arrival of both athletes at Alvinegro on its social networks. Both players were starters in the Rondônia team’s campaign in the Copinha.

Ji Paraná, in fact, scored two of União Cacoalense’s three goals in the tournament. The Rondônia team finished last in Group 6 of the Copinha with only one point. In addition to União Cacoalense, the group included Grêmio São Carlense, Real Brasília from the Federal District, and Santos – the last two advanced to the knockout stage.

Ji Paraná, besides having played for the Rondônia team, also has experience with Botafogo (part of 2024) and Fluminense (part of 2025). Center forward Laerte Júnior, in turn, has played for Internacional and Coritiba, respectively, in 2024 and 2025. In the 2026 season, Corinthians’ Under-17 team, coached by Guilherme Nascimento, will compete in the Brasileirão and the Paulista Championship for the category.

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