🗣️ Corinthians president opens up on debt, Memphis, Dorival and more | OneFootball

Corinthians president Osmar Stabile spoke openly to GE about several controversial issues involving the club, from the R$ 2.8 billion debt to Memphis Depay’s situation.

The black-and-white club’s chairman also commented on head coach Dorival Júnior’s situation. Timão has gone eight matches without a win and is close to the Brasileirão relegation zone.

Check out the main excerpts from the exclusive interview with GE below.

R$ 2.8 billion debt

"I want to present the year 2026 already showing debt reduction. We have not added fuel to the debt. If you were signing players by buying them, you would be feeding the debt. We have to think about Corinthians’ debt — it has to go down by the end of 2026. I’m going through that very short-term period already planning for the end of 2026, seeking debt reduction. That is the main goal of my administration."

Dorival Júnior

"When the coach asks for more players, he’s just doing his job. A coach has to ask for them — if he wants three different options for each position, of course he will. Sometimes it’s just not possible, but Dorival understood our difficulties perfectly. It’s tough for a coach to understand, but he did, so much so that he’s happy working here. We trust Dorival Júnior a lot, and we believe we can get better results throughout this year."

Memphis Depay

"This is an issue we are dealing with through financial restructuring as we look for alternatives. Corinthians’ marketing department is working on it, the president is working on it, everyone is. Even Memphis is working on it — he has already given several interviews saying that whatever he has to do to stay at Corinthians, he will do. This negotiation is important because everyone wants it, and when everyone wants it, we achieve it."

Corinthians in 2030

"In four or five years, Corinthians will get there. Some people talk about 20 or 30 years, but that’s not true. In five years, Corinthians will be going toe to toe financially with Brazil’s top clubs. As for football, we are already competing today. We won two national titles recently. That’s not the case. On the pitch, we are no different."

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