Sidelined midfielder could get reprieve under Diniz at Corinthians | OneFootball

Fernando Diniz’s arrival at Corinthians could give Alex Santana a new lease on life. In a press conference this Tuesday at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava, Timão’s new coach revealed that he will assess the midfielder’s situation.

“As for Alex, I’m going to take a careful look. I only found out about it a short while ago, and I want to understand what’s going on. I like him, I’ve known him for a long time,” said Diniz.

Frozen out

Alex Santana has been sidelined from Corinthians’ main squad since the beginning of this year. He returned in January after a loan spell at Grêmio, but he was not in Dorival Júnior’s plans and began training at alternate times.

The 30-year-old player did receive some inquiries during the transfer window, but no deal was made. As a result, he still hopes to win back his place in the squad.

The defensive midfielder has not played in six months. His last match was on October 4, 2025, in Red Bull Bragantino’s win over Grêmio. Since then, he suffered a muscle injury in his right leg and saw his loan contract with the club from Rio Grande do Sul come to an end.

Signed in 2024, Alex Santana has made 37 appearances and scored two goals for Corinthians. The black-and-white squad currently has seven options for the position: Raniele, Allan, André, Matheus Pereira, Charles, Breno Bidon and André Carrillo.

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