Corinthians team news, Matheus Pereira loan fee and Stabile welcomes opener switch

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·18. Januar 2026

Corinthians team news, Matheus Pereira loan fee and Stabile welcomes opener switch

Corinthians have completed preparations to face São Paulo on Sunday at 16:00 at Neo Química Arena in the Paulistão third round.

According to Meu Timao, the likely XI is Hugo Souza in goal. The back four is Matheuzinho, André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu, the midfield is Charles or Matheus Pereira, André, André Carrillo and Breno Bidon, with Yuri Alberto or Gui Negão alongside Vitinho in attack.

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The club will pay R$ 1.8 million to Fortaleza for Matheus Pereira’s loan, split into 10 instalments. The sum could be offset if they exercise a purchase option at the end of the agreement.

President Osmar Stabile has welcomed the change of date and the switch to Vila Belmiro for the Brasileirão opener against Bahia on the 28th. He thanked CBF president Samir Xaud for engaging with the request.

Focus now shifts to the clássico.

Source: Meu Timao