Corinthians open talks to renew Luiz Fernando, standout in the U20s | OneFootball

Corinthians have begun talks to renew the contract of forward Luiz Fernando, one of the standout players of the club’s Under-20 team in the 2026 season. According to information released by TMC, the conversations are still in the early stages and are taking place as the player joins the first team’s activities during the mid-season training period led by Fernando Diniz.

Luiz Fernando’s current contract with the club runs until December 11, 2027. The expectation is that, over the course of negotiations, Corinthians will extend the deal by three more seasons and also adjust the release clause amounts for both the domestic and international markets.

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Born in 2007, the forward has been one of the top names in the club’s youth ranks. In 2025, he finished the season as the Under-20 team’s top scorer, with ten goals. In 2026, he has maintained his strong form and has 12 goals in 26 matches, ten of them in the Brazilian Under-20 Championship, a competition in which he ranks among the leading scorers.

His performances caught the attention of Fernando Diniz’s coaching staff, who called up Luiz Fernando to take part in the first team’s preparations alongside defensive midfielder Luiz Gustavo Bahia and attacking midfielder Gui Amorim. The trio has joined training during the break in the national calendar.

In addition to the contract renewal, the forward’s future is also being discussed internally. At the moment, the first-team squad has Kaio César and Dieguinho as natural options on the right side of the attack, as well as the possibility of using Breno Bidon in that role. Given this scenario, one of the alternatives being considered by the club is to renew the youngster’s contract and then loan him out so he can gain experience and regular playing time in professional football.

Luiz Fernando has also drawn interest from abroad. According to TMC’s reporting, clubs from Eastern Europe have made inquiries about the forward in recent months. The next transfer window will officially open on July 20, while Série A clubs will have an exceptional registration period starting on the 9th.

While awaiting a decision on his contractual future, Luiz Fernando remains involved with the first-team squad and is expected to take part in Corinthians’ friendly against Cascavel, scheduled for July 12 in Paraná. At the same time, the Under-20 team is preparing to face Palmeiras in the quarterfinals of the Brazilian Championship in the category, with matches scheduled for July 8 and 15.

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