Alisson back with São Paulo squad after move to rivals falls through | OneFootball

After the failed loan negotiation with Corinthians, Alisson was reinstated to the São Paulo squad. The midfielder was at SuperCT on Friday morning and trained with the group for the first time.

Last Thursday, Alisson had participated in training with part of the group that did not do recovery work. This Friday, the midfielder completed the entire session alongside his teammates. He is available and could be included for the derby, should the coaching staff wish.

The atmosphere between Alisson and the other players seemed light, with lots of jokes and smiles. The player came onto the pitch chatting with Lucas and joined in the rondo. Shortly before the start of activities, he received a hug from Wendell. He also talked a lot with Pablo Maia and Sabino.

Wendell hugs Alisson in his first training session with the group after reintegration (Photo: Thais Bueno/Gazeta Press)

In addition, this was the first contact São Paulo's starters had with Alisson after the failed negotiation with the rival. For this reason, the midfielder was the target of a little hazing in the center of the field, the famous "Polish corridor."

The negotiation between Corinthians and São Paulo fell through due to financial issues on the part of the Alvinegro from São Paulo, which currently has other priorities and is unable to cover the amounts agreed with Tricolor for the player's loan.

In a press conference last Wednesday, coach Hernán Crespo commented on Alisson's situation and said he would "embrace him" as long as he wears the São Paulo shirt. "If he's well, he'll play," said the coach about the player.

Midfielder was criticized

The midfielder was criticized by part of the São Paulo fans for the negotiation with the rival. Hours before kickoff at Morumbis for the match against Flamengo in the Brasileirão, a banner was displayed in protest against him around Morumbis.

The banner against the player was displayed around Roberto Gomes Pedrosa square and read: "Alisson, traitor, São Paulo FC doesn't need you."

After the parties reached an agreement for the loan, Corinthians backtracked and decided not to pay R$ 1 million upfront to São Paulo for Alisson's loan last Tuesday. The player will be reintegrated into the Tricolor squad but faces an uncertain future.

Failed negotiation

The deal was practically sealed, with only the R$ 1 million deposit from Corinthians pending. Alisson, who wanted to work again with coach Dorival Júnior, even visited the Dr. Joaquim Grava training center.

However, at the last minute, Timão backed out of the deal and decided not to make the payment. The club does not have the funds at the moment and does not intend to compromise its cash flow.

In addition to the R$ 1 million upfront payment, Corinthians would have had to deposit another R$ 500,000 to São Paulo in the second half of the year. There was also a R$ 1.5 million bonus if certain goals were met and a R$ 2 million penalty if Alisson was included in matches against Tricolor. The purchase option at the end of the loan was set at 2.5 million euros (R$ 15.5 million).

Upcoming São Paulo matches

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.