Corinthians face shrinking markets while pursuing R$ 150 million 2026 sales goal | OneFootball

Corinthians have fewer options to strike deals early in the year as at least 10 major transfer windows shut, while the club aim to raise R$ 150 million from player sales in 2026. According to Meu Timao, the closures narrow immediate routes to market.

Saudi Arabia and Qatar closed on 31 January. France, Germany, England, Italy, Spain and Belgium shut on 2 February, with the Netherlands and Portugal following on 3 February.

Several markets remain open. Brazil runs until 3 March, Greece and Türkiye to 6 February, the United Arab Emirates to 9 February, Mexico and Australia to 10 February, Switzerland to 16 February, Russia to 19 February, Uruguay to 23 February, Argentina to 10 March, Ukraine to 11 March, the United States and South Korea to 26 March, and Japan to 8 April.

The board plan to end 2026 with a R$ 12 million surplus, which depends on R$ 151 million in transfer and FIFA solidarity revenue. To date, there have been no sales, only contract terminations and loans.

Coach Dorival Júnior has made clear the team cannot lose key players if they are to compete this season. Interest in Yuri Alberto, Breno Bidon and Hugo Souza has been turned down, and he argues any sales should happen on the club’s terms, when the squad can be replenished.

Source: Meu Timao