Corinthians youth trio join first-team squad at CT Joaquim Grava | OneFootball

Midfielder Luiz Gustavo Bahia (2006), attacking midfielder Gui Amorim (2008), and forward Luiz Fernando “Luizinho” (2007), who are part of Corinthians’ Under-20 squad, were integrated into the professional team’s mid-season training period, led by coach Fernando Diniz, at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava. The information was first reported by Meu Timão.

The trio joined the first team after a 1-0 away defeat to Juventude in the final round of the first phase of the Brazilian Championship in the category. Despite the loss, Timãozinho qualified for the quarterfinals of the national competition—finishing eighth with 29 points—and will face Palmeiras. The Derbies are expected to take place on June 8 and 15, the base dates set by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). Alviverde had the best campaign of the opening stage, with 44 points.

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According to the outlet’s report, the three players are expected to remain training with the first-team squad throughout the entire mid-season period aimed at preparing for the rest of the season, in which Corinthians will have the second half of the Brasileirão, as well as the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil and the Conmebol Libertadores, which will take place in August against Internacional and Rosario Central of Argentina, respectively.

Luiz Gustavo Bahia

Luiz Gustavo Bahia is considered one of the leaders of the current Under-20 team and returned to the youth setup because he was not used by Dorival Júnior’s coaching staff, who were dismissed in April, during the second half of 2025 and the beginning of 2026. In total, he has made four appearances for Timão’s professional team (two as a starter), recording two draws and two defeats. His first-team debut came in a 2-2 draw against Portuguesa at Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu in the Paulista qualifying stage. On that occasion, the team was coached by Argentine Ramón Díaz.

At Parque São Jorge since the age of 10, he has scored 25 goals in 129 matches for Corinthians’ Under-17 and Under-20 teams, taking part in the club’s Under-17 Paulista Championship title in 2023 and the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior in 2024. His contract runs until September 2027. According to Meu Timão, his international release clause is 50 million euros (R$ 297 million), while the domestic one is R$ 65 million. Currently, the professional squad has the following options in the position: Raniele, Allan, Alex Santana, Charles, Matheus Pereira, André Luiz, André Carrillo, and Breno Bidon.

Gui Amorim

At 18 years old, Gui Amorim is seen as one of the main prospects in Corinthians’ youth ranks. The youngster had been training more frequently with the professionals since the start of the season and, for the Under-20s in 2026, has three goals and four assists in 14 matches. Last year, he was the standout player for the Under-17s, totaling 20 goals and 15 assists in 43 games.

In April, the attacking midfielder suffered a knee injury and was sidelined until the final stretch of May. Last year, after the Kauê Furquim case—when Grupo City paid his domestic release clause so he could play for Bahia—Timão gave Gui a salary raise along with an increase in the release clauses in his contract. Recently, he extended his deal with Alvinegro until December 2028, with the possibility of an extension until 2030.

According to Meu Timão, his domestic release clause is R$ 140 million and for abroad it is 100 million euros (more than R$ 594 million). The professional squad has the following alternatives for the position: Dieguinho, Jesse Lingard, Zakaria Labyad, and Rodrigo Garro.

Luiz Fernando “Luizinho”

The Under-20 team’s top scorer this season with 12 goals in 26 matches, the 18-year-old forward joined Corinthians at 12 after spells with CATS of Taboão da Serra and RB Brasil, progressing through every level of Alvinegro’s youth system. At Under-17 level, for example, he scored 17 goals in 49 matches—31 wins, six draws, and 12 defeats.

In 2024, when he was only 16, he made his Under-20 debut at a time when the squad was facing roster-building issues and needed to rely on players from younger age groups. That same year, he took part in first-team training under Ramón Díaz and was included in the squad for matches against Vitória (A – 2-1) and Cruzeiro (H – 2-1) in that year’s Brasileirão.

In 94 Under-20 matches—42 wins, 25 draws, and 27 defeats—he has scored 26 goals. In 2025, he was also the top scorer of the Filhos do Terrão with 10 goals in 39 games. With his dribbling and pace, Luizinho could become an option for Fernando Diniz as a wide speed threat. In the current squad, only 22-year-old Kaio César has that profile.

Meanwhile, in March 2026, he began regularly taking part in first-team training sessions, back when the side was still coached by Dorival Júnior, who would leave the role a few weeks later. He and Gui Amorim have yet to make their professional debuts. His contract with Alvinegro runs until December 2027.

Corinthians first-team schedule

Corinthians will return to official action on Thursday, July 23, at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), to face Remo at Neo Química Arena in the 19th round of the 2026 Brazilian Championship. Timão currently sit 10th with 24 points—six wins, six draws, and six defeats—with 18 goals scored and 19 conceded. Before that, Alvinegro will play a friendly against FC Cascavel on July 12 at 4 p.m. in Paraná.

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