Find out how Corinthians plan to use their Supercopa prize money | OneFootball

Corinthians defeated Flamengo 2-0 last Sunday at Mané Garrincha, in Brasília, and claimed the title of the Supercopa do Brasil. In a financial crisis, Timão will receive R$ 11.61 million for the victory.

The club, however, will not keep the full amount of the prize money. Half of the sum will need to be transferred to Caixa Econômica Federal, due to a debt refinancing agreement for the Neo Química Arena signed in 2022, during Duilio Monteiro Alves’ administration.

In other words, in total, Corinthians will pocket R$ 5.8 million. It’s worth noting that for this edition of the trophy, there was an increase of R$ 300 compared to last year, when Flamengo lifted the cup.

Corinthians’ Plans

Corinthians has already set its priorities for using the Supercopa do Brasil prize money. According to Gazeta Esportiva, the amount will be allocated to cash flow to pay off the club’s debts. The legal and financial departments of Timão have drawn up a payment schedule for the main outstanding obligations.

Among them is the debt of R$ 23.3 million with Talleres, from Argentina, for the acquisition of midfielder Rodrigo Garro. The case could result in a new transfer ban in the future, so the club’s board is treating it as a priority.

Another significant debt is more than R$ 30 million owed to Memphis Depay. With the Supercopa title, the amount owed has reached R$ 34.7 million.

The prize received for being runners-up in the Women’s Club World Cup will have the same destination. The Brabas were defeated by Arsenal in the final last Sunday in London. The campaign brought in US$ 1 million (about R$ 5.2 million at the current exchange rate) to Corinthians’ coffers.

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Corinthians beat Flamengo 2-0 at Mané Garrincha, in Brasília, with goals from Gabriel Paulista and Yuri Alberto. This was the club’s second Supercopa do Brasil title. Timão also lifted the trophy in 1991, coincidentally, against Rubro-Negro.

Dorival Júnior’s team now shifts its focus to the Campeonato Paulista. This Thursday, the alvinegro team hosts Capivariano at Neo Química Arena, for the sixth round of the State Championship. Kickoff is at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

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