Corinthians fans: Dorival wants Alisson from rivals, can you believe? | OneFootball

As if São Paulo didn't have its own problems, it found itself on Wednesday (6) involved in the news of its biggest rival, Corinthians.

That is, if we can even call it news...

This is because the source of information is, to say the least, dubious: fan profiles of that team from the east side.

Well, the big rumor of the night was that Dorival Júnior requested the signing of midfielder Alisson over there. And, of course, in the Corinthians' megalomania, it was already spread that talks had begun. And that the struggling Tricolor asked for a player exchange to release their number 25 to Itaquera.

Let's break it down. AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR verified the information with the São Paulo leadership. There was nothing, not even an inquiry.

Alright, we know that the world of football is dynamic and that everything can change in five minutes. We also know that Alisson has a good relationship with Dorival. It was under the coach's guidance during the historic Brazilian Cup title campaign that the questioned forward was moved back to midfielder and enjoyed a moment of idolization with the Tricolor fans. Our former coach even pre-selected the number 25 for the Brazilian National Team (believe it or not).

Therefore, it's natural that his name is being mentioned on the east side now that Dorival has moved there.

Even more natural is that they are desperate to create transfer speculations, as they only managed to get rid of a transfer ban that prevented them from signing players on Tuesday.

And, let's be honest, São Paulo showed signs that there is no impediment to negotiations with them last year when they agreed to release Igor Vinícius. But the right-back ended up going to another rival, Santos.

FUTURE AT MORUMBI

AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR revealed in December that Alisson lost his essential status in the squad with coach Hernán Crespo.

There was an expectation from the staff of the number 25 that a proposal from Cruzeiro would arrive. For a simple reason: his closeness to businessman Pedro Lourenço, owner of the SAF of the Minas Gerais team. And because 'Pedrinho BH' had suggested Alisson's name in the last two transfer windows.

The reason for the almost obsession of the Minas Gerais boss with the São Paulo player dates back to the past. Alisson was revealed at Cruzeiro and was part of the youth categories of the blue team when Lourenço financially helped and had an informal position in the lower ranks.

In short, Alisson is a kind of 'protégé' of Pedrinho BH. To the point that the businessman helped him at the end of 2022 when the player was sidelined from São Paulo due to psychological problems.

All this closeness, of course, means that Alisson's name is constantly being considered at his old home.

Originally a right-winger, Alisson has been playing as a midfielder for the Tricolor since 2023, when he was improvised by Dorival Júnior during the Brazilian Cup title campaign. It was the player's comeback, previously criticized and with personal issues.

The good phase even led to his name being considered for the National Team, as we mentioned above, but the arrival of Hernán Crespo and the shift to a three-defender system made him lose space within São Paulo itself, overshadowed by Marcos Antônio and Bobadilla and becoming a substitute.

Even in decline, the number 25 ended the year as the fourth player with the most appearances in the season. He played 54 games, 14 of which he came off the bench. Only in two games where he was listed did he not enter the field. He scored only one goal in the year.

São Paulo has no plans to release Alisson, but as they say, in financial difficulties, if the price is right, why not... It's just unclear if this willingness extends to Itaquera.

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