☑️ Now it’s for real! Corinthians confirm Fernando Diniz | OneFootball

Corinthians did not go even 24 hours without a head coach.

Fernando Diniz will, in fact, replace Dorival Júnior at Timão.

At 52, he signed a contract until the end of this season.

A video on social media confirmed his arrival.

The follow-up featured the coach himself speaking out.

He will make his debut next Thursday (9), against Platense in the opening match of Libertadores Group E. The game will be played on Argentine soil.

Next up will be the derby against Palmeiras in Itaquera on Sunday (12), for the 11th round of the Brasileirão.

Timão currently sits 16th in the Brasileirão with ten points. Opening the relegation zone is Chapecoense, with eight points and one game in hand.

It is now nine consecutive matches without a win this season. 

Members of Gaviões visit Corinthians' training center and confront players 

Diniz had been available on the market since being dismissed by Vasco on February 22.

An interesting detail is that he had been replaced by Dorival Júnior in charge of the Brazilian national team and now arrives at SCCP precisely in Dorival's place. 

Former midfielder Diniz had a spell at Corinthians between 1997 and 1998, winning the Paulista Championship in his first year.

He is joining the 15th club of his managerial career after spells with Votoraty, Paulista, Botafogo de Ribeirão Preto, Atlético Sorocaba, Audax (four times), Guaratinguetá, Paraná, Oeste, Athletico, Fluminense (twice), São Paulo, Santos, Vasco (twice), and Cruzeiro.

Featured photo: Reproduction/Corinthians 

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