Eyeing the next window, Corinthians set plan to lift transfer ban | OneFootball

Corinthians already has a defined plan to pay off the debts that could result in transfer bans and to seek reinforcements for the team with an eye on next season. The board is counting on expected revenues at the end of this year to prevent the club from starting 2026 unable to register new players.

Of the six convictions Corinthians has at FIFA, two are more urgent, as they have already been ratified by CAS (Court of Arbitration for Sport). Together, these two cases represent a debt of around R$ 85 million.

(Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians)

One of them concerns a debt of R$ 40 million with Santos Laguna of Mexico for the purchase of defender Félix Torres. The debt resulted in a transfer ban that has been in effect since August 12, meaning for over two months. Unyielding, the Mexicans do not accept a settlement and demand full payment of the amount.

The other conviction involves midfielder Matías Rojas, who currently plays for the Portland Timbers. In this case, Corinthians owes approximately R$ 45 million to the Paraguayan. If the club does not pay the amount or reach an agreement with the player, it could face another transfer ban.

LFU Funds

In a financial crisis, the alvinegro club is not in a position to make the payments upfront. Therefore, the board is counting on expected funds from LFU (Liga Forte União) for the broadcasting rights of the Brazilian Championship.

This will be one of the club’s last major revenues in 2025, excluding possible player sales. The exact amount is still uncertain, as the share depends on Corinthians’ performance in Série A and audience ratings. Recently, the club even negotiated a R$ 30 million loan with LFU, but the group demanded countermeasures that president Osmar Stabile deemed disadvantageous, and the deal fell through.

Understanding the Plan

Corinthians intends to use this and other smaller revenues expected at the end of the year to pay off the debt for Félix Torres and finally lift the transfer ban. In the case of Rojas, the club is hoping to reach a friendly agreement.

According to information gathered by Gazeta Esportiva from club sources and the Paraguayan’s staff, talks have advanced in recent weeks. However, there are still some points to be discussed. The club hopes to reach a consensus before the 45-day deadline set by FIFA, which will expire in mid-November.

By resolving both issues, Corinthians would be free from sanctions and could return to signing reinforcements for 2026. The next transfer window will be from January 5 to March 3 of next year. In the last window, facing the imminent transfer ban, the club managed to make only one signing: forward Vitinho.

More Sanctions?

The big problem is that the club has another four convictions at FIFA, whose CAS decisions should be announced soon. Thus, if one of them ‘bursts’ by the end of the year, the club could face more charges that could impose new transfer bans if Corinthians cannot pay the debts.

These other four cases add up to around R$ 44 million—the amount may still vary depending on interest and exchange rate fluctuations. The largest debt concerns midfielder Rodrigo Garro. Corinthians owes R$ 23.3 million to Talleres for the signing of the Argentine.

In an interview with Gazeta Esportiva, Talleres president Andrés Fassi blasted the club and demanded payment. However, according to information obtained by the report, the Argentine club has already shown itself to be more flexible behind the scenes. Corinthians, therefore, sees hope for an agreement at the end of the tunnel.

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