v Remo, Gui Negão still awaits first chance under Diniz at Corinthians | OneFootball

Corinthians host Remo on Thursday night (23) at 7:30 p.m. Brasília time at Neo Química Arena for the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship. Among the players looking to earn more space in the squad is forward Gui Negão, who has yet to make his debut under Fernando Diniz.

The 19-year-old has not played since late March, when he suffered a grade 2 muscle injury in his right thigh during a training period with Brazil’s Under-20 national team during the FIFA international window. Recovered since early May, the forward returned to the matchday squad but has still not been given any minutes on the field.

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Since Fernando Diniz arrived, Gui Negão has been on the bench in matches against Mirassol, Independiente Santa Fe, São Paulo, Botafogo, Peñarol, and Grêmio, but was not used in any of them.

During the midseason break, the forward was also included in the squad for the friendly against Cascavel FC, which ended in a 1-1 draw, but once again stayed on the bench for the full 90 minutes.

In the post-match press conference, Fernando Diniz explained the player’s absence from the friendly. According to the coach, the decision was part of a joint plan with the youth-team staff, since Gui Negão could still strengthen the Under-20 side in the Brazilian Under-20 Championship quarterfinals.

Despite the recent lack of opportunities, the forward is still regarded as one of the club’s promising academy products. Gui Negão joined the first-team squad in 2025, during a period when Corinthians were dealing with a FIFA-imposed transfer ban and significant absences in attack, such as Yuri Alberto and Memphis Depay.

At that time, the player made the most of his run of opportunities and delivered important performances, especially during the team’s 2025 Copa do Brasil title-winning campaign. As the season went on, however, he lost space in the team and was used less often.

In 2026, Gui Negão has made 12 appearances and scored one goal for Corinthians. Overall, as a professional, he has played 36 matches, scored six goals, provided two assists, and recorded 16 wins, four draws, and 14 defeats. The forward has also won two titles in the black-and-white shirt: the 2025 Copa do Brasil and the 2026 Supercopa do Brasil.

In the youth ranks, the forward played 99 matches between the Under-17 and Under-20 teams, scored 24 goals, and helped win the 2023 São Paulo Under-17 Championship. At the time, he shared the squad with players such as Luiz Gustavo Bahia, André Luiz, and Dieguinho, who also reached the professional squad.

With a contract running until June 2030, Gui Negão has a domestic release clause set at R$140 million and an international release clause of €100 million. While waiting for an opportunity under Fernando Diniz, the forward is also drawing attention as a possible name to watch in this transfer window, since the lack of minutes could pave the way for a loan move in search of more regular playing time this season.

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