Luiz Wagner Alcantara gains backing for Corinthians presidency bid | OneFootball

The race for the Corinthians presidency may gain another name in the coming weeks. Three-year council member Luiz Wagner Alcantara, known as Wagnão behind the scenes at Parque São Jorge, is well regarded by members of the club’s political groups and has been encouraged to run in the election scheduled for November 28. Central do Timão confirmed the movement around a possible candidacy.

The maneuvering comes just as the registration period for tickets begins. As of this Thursday (1st), those interested can formally submit their candidacies for the election that will define the Executive Board for the 2027-2029 term. The deadline is October 15.

At this moment, however, Wagnão is not an official pre-candidate. The movement is being driven by people who see the former vice president as someone capable of joining the race and building dialogue among the club’s different political groups.

Name receives support from members of Tradição Corinthiana

The possibility of a candidacy was first reported by Itatiaia and confirmed by Central do Timão. Among the main supporters are members of slate 15, Tradição Corinthiana, the group in which Wagnão is one of the standout figures.

In addition to support within his own slate, his name is also being discussed among members of other groups at Parque São Jorge. According to Itatiaia, allies believe the council member has access to different political factions and could help build alliances for the election.

Despite the movement, the report itself points out that personal issues may weigh on Luiz Wagner’s decision not to enter the race. So, until there is a formal statement or registration, the situation remains limited to internal maneuvering.

Wagnão has already held positions in the Corinthians board

Luiz Wagner has a history of involvement in the Corinthians administration. Between 2021 and 2023, he served as vice president during Duilio Monteiro Alves’ term.

Previously, in the 2018-2020 three-year term, he was also part of Andrés Sanchez’s administration as deputy director of indoor sports.

In the last presidential election decided by members’ vote, in 2023, Wagnão was part of the group that supported André Negão. On that occasion, the candidate was defeated by Augusto Melo.

Now, on the eve of a new race, allies are working to have Luiz Wagner himself consider the possibility of heading a slate.

The election already has five pre-candidates

So far, five names have publicly positioned themselves as pre-candidates for the Corinthians presidency: André Negão, Sérgio Janikian, Rozallah Santoro, José Augusto Mendes and André Castro.

The current president, Osmar Stabile, has also shown interest in taking part in the election, but his possible candidacy still depends on a discussion over the interpretation of the club’s bylaws. If there is a registration and a challenge, the matter will have to go before the Electoral Commission and may reach the Deliberative Council.

With registrations opening this Thursday, the picture will begin to be formalized. Slates may be registered until October 15, while voting is scheduled for November 28 at Parque São Jorge. The election will choose the president, two vice presidents, 200 three-year council members, and 50 alternates for the 2027 to 2029 period.

Until then, Luiz Wagner Alcantara remains a name under consideration behind the scenes. Although he has not yet confirmed his participation, the movement by allies and the good reception reportedly seen among different groups place the former vice president among the figures being closely watched in this early stage of the Corinthians election.

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