Fernando Diniz hails Pedro Raul’s progress after scoring run for Corinthians | OneFootball

Fernando Diniz hailed Pedro Raul’s progress after Corinthians beat Red Bull Bragantino 2-0, praising his finishing and off-ball work and urging him to keep building.

According to Meu Timao, the coach said the No 18 played very well on and off the ball and hopes these goals support a continued rise.

The round-22 win at Estádio Municipal de Bragança Paulista saw him score Corinthians’ second, his second in as many games.

Diniz pointed to the striker’s standout 2022 at Goiás, when he hit 19 league goals to finish behind Germán Cano on 26, then noted tougher spells at Vasco, Corinthians and in Mexico.

He also praised Pedro Raul’s daily application and stressed the need to rebuild confidence, saying he is well liked in the dressing room and that this can be a restart.

Pedro Raul joined in 2024 from Toluca during Augusto Melo’s tenure in a deal worth about US$ five million for 100% of his rights, paid in four instalments across 2024 and 2025.

After delayed payments, the agreement was renegotiated to at least US$ eight million, spread over nine instalments between 2025 and 2028.

He spent 2025 on loan at Ceará, scoring 17 goals with two assists in 47 games. For Corinthians he has 67 appearances, six goals and four assists, with loan interest cooled by wages.

With Yuri Alberto injured in the 30 July draw with Athletico-PR, Pedro Raul has started the last two matches.

Source: Meu Timao

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