Maycon coy on future, focused fully on Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

Midfielder Maycon, an important piece for Corinthians, has an uncertain future at Timão for the next season. On loan from Shakhtar Donetsk-UKR, the 28-year-old player preferred not to talk about 2026 and declared that his focus is “100% on the Copa do Brasil”. Dorival Júnior’s team is in the semifinals of the knockout tournament and faces Cruzeiro aiming for a spot in the final.

“This is not the time for that (talking about staying). My total focus is on the Copa do Brasil. I think I have already shown my desire, the club has shown theirs. I have already asked the club and my representatives to negotiate separately because I am not interested in having my mind on that,” said Maycon at a press conference.

Although both Corinthians and Maycon want the contract to continue, it is unlikely that Timão will be able to keep the midfielder. The Alvinegro owes R$ 6.76 million to Shakhtar for the player’s loan and was even condemned by FIFA.

“My focus is on the Copa do Brasil. It’s what I can control, and my biggest dream wearing this club’s shirt is to win this title. Right now, my focus is 100% on the Copa do Brasil. If it happens (to stay), I’ll be happy, but if it doesn’t, I’d rather end this story with a title,” he added.

In his second spell at Corinthians, Maycon has established himself as one of the leaders of the squad. A multi-champion with Timão, the midfielder has played 241 times for the team and has already lifted four trophies: three Paulista titles (2017, 2018, and 2025) and one Brazilian Championship (2017).

Corinthians return to the field this Wednesday, at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), when they face Cruzeiro at Mineirão, for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal. The decisive match will be this Sunday (14th), at 6:00 p.m., at the Neo Química Arena.

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