Corinthians look to Brazil call-ups to revive 2026 sales after missing €25 million target | OneFootball

Corinthians failed to hit a €25 million net sales target in the last window and are turning to Brazil call-ups to boost player values and drive deals in 2026.

According to Globo.com, Hugo Souza, Matheuzinho and Breno Bidon have been selected by Carlo Ancelotti for friendlies against Australia and India between late September and early October.

Speaking at CT Joaquim Grava last Thursday, football executive Marcelo Paz, who had projected the biggest sale in the club’s history for 2026, said there is still time to negotiate this year. He noted a proposed sale of André was not executed by president Osmar Stabile, which could have eased cash flow.

Paz added the market is aware of the club’s issues and tends to table lower bids. He said a sale could yet happen in December and, if not, the call-ups already increase those players’ values, with a financial return expected when sales occur.

The 2026 budget projects R$ 151 million from federative rights and Fifa’s solidarity mechanism. By June, R$ 2.978 million had been booked in that category.

Corinthians discussed moves for midfielders André and Breno Bidon in the last window, but neither deal was completed. Registration is closed in the main markets, while the United Arab Emirates window runs to 28 September and Saudi Arabia to 12 October.

Paz also outlined the remit of Gabriel Marcial Corrêa, an international market analyst hired in April to open new markets, extend contacts and seek opportunities. The new unit has explored several avenues and attended player-sale events in Tokyo and Madrid, with no deals yet, though the work could yield results in the next window.

Source: Globo.com

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