André Carrillo top of Corinthians' list in contract talks | OneFootball

Corinthians intends to use the month of September to move forward in deciding the future of players who are nearing the end of their contracts. Among the names awaiting a decision from the board, André Carrillo is expected to be one of the first approached to discuss a possible renewal through 2027.

The information was first reported by Meu Timão. The Peruvian’s contract with the club runs until December 31, 2026, which places his situation among the contractual issues the board intends to review in the coming months. Internally, the player is highly regarded, especially by president Osmar Stabile, who views his continuity positively.

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At 35, Carrillo continues to get playing time under Fernando Diniz. Since the coach took over at Corinthians, the midfielder has appeared in 23 of the team’s 27 matches, starting seven of them. More recently, however, he has earned a run in the starting XI and started the last three matches.

Wearing the No. 19 shirt, he was in the starting lineup in the losses to Cruzeiro and Coritiba in the Brazilian Championship, as well as in the win over Rosario Central, a match that secured Corinthians’ place in the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals.

Carrillo has surpassed the 100-game mark for Corinthians

Signed during the 2024 season, Carrillo made his debut for Timão in September of that year, in a 2-1 loss to Botafogo. Since then, he has become a regular part of the squad and has gone past the 100-match mark for the club.

So far, the Peruvian has made 107 appearances in the black-and-white shirt, with 63 starts. During that period, he was on the field for 54 wins, 27 draws, and 26 losses, giving him a 58.9% success rate.

Carrillo has also recorded three goals and six assists, totaling nine direct goal contributions.

In addition to his frequent presence on the field, the midfielder has been part of a successful period for Corinthians. Since his arrival, he has won three titles: the Campeonato Paulista and the Copa do Brasil, both in 2025, as well as the 2026 Supercopa Rei. The Peruvian has therefore played in three finals for the club and lifted the trophy in all of them.

The player’s continued stay also has the backing of part of the fanbase. In a poll conducted by Meu Timão at the beginning of July, 55.6% of participants voted in favor of a renewal, while 44.4% were against him staying.

Corinthians has other situations to resolve

Carrillo is not the only player whose contract expires at the end of the season. The board will have a series of cases to evaluate as it organizes the squad planning for 2027.

In addition to the Peruvian, André Ramalho, Fabrizio Angileri, Hugo Farias, Zakaria Labyad, Jesse Lingard, and Vitinho are also among the players mentioned in the report with contracts valid until December 31.

The situations, however, are different. In Labyad’s case, the reported trend is an automatic extension of his contract due to the anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered by the midfielder.

Hugo Farias, on the other hand, is in a different situation. The left-back has lost space in the squad and has already received an inquiry from Sport in this transfer window, although the parties did not reach a financial agreement for the move.

Thus, Corinthians is expected to handle each case individually. The first moves are likely to happen starting in September, with Carrillo appearing among the priorities to begin talks.

Carrillo’s situation at Corinthians

The Peruvian has 107 appearances, three goals, and six assists since arriving at Parque São Jorge. Of the matches played, he started 63 and was involved in 54 wins, 27 draws, and 26 losses.

His current contract ends on December 31, 2026, and any possible stay will depend on the negotiations that are expected to begin between the club and the player’s representatives. So far, therefore, no renewal has been agreed, but the board is interested in discussing the continuation of the No. 19.

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