Corinthians 2026: who’s in, out or staying in the transfer market

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·8 January 2026

Corinthians 2026: who’s in, out or staying in the transfer market

By Fabio Luigi / Central do Timão Editorial Team

On January 5, the international transfer window began, a period during which football clubs can sign players from other countries to strengthen their squads. The duration of the window at the start of the season runs until March 3, 2026. During this period, the sports market and the press become more active, and many speculations, distorted news, rumors, and fake news arise.

To clarify the facts, the Central do Timão presents a complete summary of the Corinthians transfer market, with daily updates, information verification, and combating misinformation. Follow the news about who arrives, who leaves, and who stays at the club for the rest of the season.

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Who is arriving?

At a time when clubs are looking to finalize their squads for the season, several names have been mentioned at Corinthians. Despite the speculations, the club's management prioritizes retaining players already in the squad and should only seek specific reinforcements.

• Gabriel Paulista (defender) – the player is already in talks with Corinthians and, according to Central do Timão, the athlete arrives in São Paulo this Friday to finalize the negotiation. He is expected to be the first reinforcement announced after the transfer ban payment;

• Luis Mandaca (midfielder) – despite news of possible interest from Corinthians, Central do Timão learned that the athlete has not yet been contacted by the club. The player has been a standout at Juventude in recent seasons;

• Alisson (midfielder) – according to SCCP News / GE, Corinthians made an inquiry about the São Paulo player through football executive Marcelo Paz;

• Saravia (right-back) – the player did not renew his contract with Atlético-MG and was being evaluated by Corinthians, according to Gazeta Esportiva;

• Santiago Árias (right-back) – according to journalist Luis Fabiani from Rádio Bandeirantes, even amid the transfer ban, Corinthians had been in talks with the 34-year-old athlete, who was at Bahia and did not have his contract renewed;

• Allan (midfielder) – according to journalist Venê Casagrande, the athlete defending Flamengo received contacts from coach Dorival Júnior, but São Paulo was also interested in the player;

• Savarino (attacking midfielder) – Corinthians is interested, but Fluminense is a competitor.

Who is leaving?

In addition to potential signings, Corinthians also has some confirmed departures and others possible.

• Fabrizio Angileri – renewal stalled and still undefined. His contract ended on December 31;

• Maycon – Corinthians had an agreement with the athlete and Shakhtar, but after Marcelo Paz's arrival, the club changed the contract duration from three to two years, and Atlético-MG entered the deal offering Shakhtar's demands (three-year contract). Corinthians sent a new three-year offer, but the player chose to go to BH (better salary offer);

• Ángel Romero – end of contract. The Paraguayan bids farewell to Corinthians with 67 goals in 377 games, along with six titles won in two stints (2014-2018 and 2023-2025): Paulistão (2017, 2018, and 2025), Brazilian Championship (2015 and 2017), and Copa do Brasil (2025);

•Talles Magno – loan not renewed with New York City, USA. In total, there were nine goals and six assists with the Corinthians jersey in a year and a half at Parque São Jorge. The number 43's performance declined months after coach Dorival Júnior's arrival, in late April;

• Félix Torres – negotiation underway with Internacional, one-year loan with purchase option. Contract with Corinthians ends in December 2027. Mainly in the second half of 2025, the Ecuadorian lost space with Dorival Júnior and became the last option for defense. Between August and December, he played only twice;

• Fagner – contract termination (was valid until December 2026) and signing a definitive contract with Cruzeiro. In total, there were 12 goals and 76 assists with the Corinthians jersey in 578 games (seventh most in the club's history), along with five titles won: Paulistão (2017, 2018, and 2019) and Brazilian Championship (2015 and 2017);

• Renato (contract until July 2027), Alex Santana (contract until December 2027), and Héctor Hernández (contract until December 2026) – not in the plans and continue training separately while their futures are still undefined. The first returned from a loan at Atlético-GO, and the second from Grêmio. The last one, in turn, has been away from the Corinthians squad since August 2025.

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