João Ricardo fails medical, Corinthians pull out of the deal

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·3. März 2026

João Ricardo fails medical, Corinthians pull out of the deal

Corinthians has ended negotiations with goalkeeper João Ricardo. The Fortaleza player failed the medical exams conducted in São Paulo this Monday. The information was initially published by TNT Sports and confirmed by Gazeta Esportiva.

In October 2025, João Ricardo underwent surgery on his right shoulder and had returned to ball training in February with Fortaleza. Discomfort in the area kept the goalkeeper off the field during the final stretch of the Brasileirão, in which the Ceará club was relegated. This season, the keeper has not played yet.

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With the deal falling through, Timão is expected to look for another experienced goalkeeper to pair with Hugo Souza. The current Corinthians squad only has the young Felipe Longo and Kauê as backup options.

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