Corinthians delay wages for second month, deepening squad crisis | OneFootball

Corinthians did not pay the image rights owed to the men’s squad players last Monday, the 21st, as it should have. As a result, the squad is now two months behind. The board is working behind the scenes to bring the accounts up to date, but there is no set deadline for payment.

The recent eliminations from the Copa do Brasil and the Copa Libertadores have made the club’s planning more difficult. In addition to the two months of image rights, Corinthians also owes vacation pay and bonuses agreed upon with the squad. The amount stipulated under labor law was overdue until last week.

However, the club made the payment before the match against Estudiantes in the Copa Libertadores at Neo Química Arena. The financial situation further lays bare the club’s crisis, as it struggles with financial and political problems.

Marcelo Paz admitted the difficulty of paying wages at Corinthians

“The conversation is the truth. There is a daily effort to gather resources and keep up with our commitments. It’s not ideal, and it is unsettling. But I can guarantee that at no point did the players fail to stay committed. We work transparently, keeping everyone informed and apologizing. It’s an uncomfortable situation, but one we knew could happen,” Marcelo Paz said recently at a press conference.

After the loss to Fluminense last Sunday, the 20th, the club’s management granted the squad four days off. The measure was taken to reduce the risk of new protests at the training center at the start of the week.

The squad is expected to return to work on Friday, with coach Fernando Diniz staying on. Even with the support of the squad, the coach remains under pressure and is likely to face fresh calls for his dismissal from Corinthians fans.

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