New Corinthians full-back on style, language and joining the club

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·25 January 2026

New Corinthians full-back on style, language and joining the club

By Fabio Luigi / Central do Timão Editorial Team

On the afternoon of last Saturday (24), Corinthians officially presented right-back Pedro Milans, 23 years old, who joins the club after three seasons playing for Peñarol in Uruguay, and will compete for the starting spot with Matheuzinho. In a press conference at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava, the player introduced himself to the fans and detailed his main playing characteristics.

“Well, my playing style is very offensive, and I do a lot of things going forward. I also feel very comfortable defending, as I have a balance between the two things. I understand very well how we Uruguayans are. And above all, I try to make both facets as good as possible. Since it came out in the press, I have received many messages of support, saying that I was coming to Corinthians. And being here is also very good,” he began.

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The right-back could even make his debut for Corinthians this Sunday (25), against Velo Clube, in the Campeonato Paulista. Next, he commented on the ‘leap’ in his career when asked about his dream of playing in a World Cup – 2026 is a World Cup year – for Uruguay, coached by Marcelo Bielsa. He was also asked about his adaptation to the Portuguese language. In the current squad, five players speak Spanish.

“I worked all these years to take this step. I came from Peñarol, which has a big fan base and also a lot of pressure. I’m used to that. It’s a huge responsibility and I hope to live up to it. Yes, without a doubt, it’s a big step in my career. I took it calmly. As I said, I come to play wherever I’m needed, I’ll always want to play and work for that. Without a doubt, being on the national team is every Uruguayan’s dream. I’ll work for Corinthians and if the national team comes as well, obviously, I’ll be delighted.”

“No doubt, it helps a lot to have those who speak Spanish. At first, honestly, I understood very little Portuguese, but yes, in the first days, those who spoke Spanish approached me and helped me so that everything would be easier here. Also, everyone here helped us. In fact, it was very easy to settle in here,” he continued.

Later, he explained the reasons that made him accept Corinthians’ offer. In his answer, he mentioned the high number of games per year in Brazil and the fact that the Alvinegro will play in the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores, something he had frequently experienced with Peñarol in recent years. Last season, he was part of the Uruguayan team’s campaign, which ended in the round of 16 of the international tournament after being eliminated by Racing, from Argentina. In 2025, Milans played 42 matches and provided two assists.

“I decided to go to Corinthians because I’ve always liked the club a lot, it’s a very big club, with a lot of history, and in Uruguayan football it is highly respected. You can be sure, this year I played in the Copa Libertadores, I played for two years in a row. And there’s a great chance to play the Libertadores with another club, like Corinthians. It’s a challenge that convinced me to come to the Brazilian league, which is very competitive, has many matches, and I think it helps players a lot football-wise. I feel very good, I feel prepared to give my best.”

Finally, he revealed that he turned down all other offers he received after being contacted by Corinthians and reflected on adapting to Brazilian football: “I was very happy when I was approached, truly. I had analyzed other options and knew that Corinthians had some interest, but it hadn’t materialized. And when the offer came, the other options were immediately discarded. As I said, I really wanted to come here, to this great club and to play in the Brazilian Championship.”

“Yes, they told me that players really like to play with grit. Actually, I feel very identified with that. We Uruguayans carry that within us. As I said today, I feel comfortable both defensively and in attack. I have to work a lot, I’ve been a month without playing, but I feel good and I want to be on the field as soon as possible”, he concluded.

But who is Pedro Milans?

Pedro Milans began his professional football career at Juventud, in Uruguay, the club where he was developed and played between the 2019 and 2022 seasons. For the team, the right-back played 60 matches, contributing three goals and six assists, numbers that marked his development and consolidation on the national stage.

In 2022, Milans was signed by Peñarol, where he stayed until 2025 and took a leap in his career. For the traditional Uruguayan club, the player totaled 112 official games, maintaining his offensive output with three goals and eight assists, and established himself as an undisputed starter from 2023 on, especially in national and international competitions.

During his time at Peñarol, Pedro Milans also accumulated significant achievements. The right-back was part of the squad that won the Uruguayan Championship in the 2023/24 season and the Uruguayan Cup in 2024/25.

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