Maycon accepts Atlético-MG offer and leaves Corinthians | OneFootball

Maycon will not remain at Corinthians in 2026. The 28-year-old midfielder has accepted an offer from Atlético-MG and has left Timão. He is already expected in Belo Horizonte for medical exams and to sign the contract, which is expected to be valid for three seasons.

Corinthians even aligned Maycon’s stay with Shakhtar Donetsk, but the deal stalled due to some uncertainties. The Alvinegro club initially offered the player a three-year contract, but later backtracked and proposed only two years.

Meanwhile, Atlético-MG enticed the player with a three-year deal and a higher salary compared to what Timão was willing to pay. The São Paulo club tried to match Galo’s offer to convince the midfielder to stay, but it was not enough.

(Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians)

Family Matters

In addition to contractual factors, another issue that weighed in favor of the Minas Gerais club was family. That’s because Maycon is married to Lyarah Vojnovic, sister of Lyanco, Atlético-MG’s defender. Therefore, with the midfielder moving to BH, the families can stay together.

The information about the agreement with Galo was first reported by ge and confirmed by Gazeta Esportiva.

Blow for Dorival

Maycon’s departure comes as a blow for Dorival Júnior. The Corinthians coach sees the player as one of the leaders of the Alvinegro squad and was one of the main advocates for his stay.

The midfielder fluctuated throughout 2025, but finished the season as a starter and a key player in winning the Copa do Brasil title. In addition, he also took part in winning the Campeonato Paulista against Palmeiras.

In 2025, the midfielder scored three goals and provided one assist. Throughout his time at Corinthians, he played 245 matches, scored 18 goals, and provided 13 assists. During this period, he lifted five trophies: three Paulistão titles (in 2017, 2018, and 2025), one Brasileiro (2017), and one Copa do Brasil (2025).

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