Corinthians move to sort academy striker's expiring contract | OneFootball

Corinthians is close to securing striker João Drude’s stay at Parque São Jorge. With his contract only valid until this Thursday (6), the youngster is expected to sign a new deal with the club for another three months, enough time to complete his physical recovery and remain under the care of the medical department and coaching staff.

According to TMC, the main objective of the renewal is to ensure that the striker completes the treatment that began after surgery performed in May of this year. Drude underwent a procedure to remove an accessory navicular bone in his right foot, a bone structure present in some people and which, in his case, caused limitations for playing sports.

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Since the operation, the player has been recovering and is currently in the transition phase to on-field work. As he has not yet received medical clearance to return to matches, Corinthians chose to move forward with the contract extension to ensure that the entire rehabilitation process takes place at the club.

The new contract will run until November, when the Under-20 team’s season ends. The period also meets the requirement established by Brazil’s General Sports Law, which states that professional contracts must last a minimum of three months and a maximum of five years.

In addition to the sporting aspect, the renewal also ensures that Corinthians remains responsible for the athlete’s medical follow-up throughout the treatment. The legislation provides that the contracting club must cover expenses related to the player’s recovery while he is sidelined with an injury.

Staying for another three months may also represent a new opportunity for João Drude to fight for space in the team coached by William Batista. If he can complete his recovery and return to action this season, the striker will have the chance to show his potential and push for a longer renewal.

Born in 2007, Drude is still age-eligible to represent Corinthians’ youth teams until the end of the 2028 Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior. Thus, even with a short-term contract, the striker still has the possibility of building a longer path at the club if he shows good progress after returning to the pitch.

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