With loan ending, full-back faces uncertain future at Corinthians | OneFootball

Right-back Léo Mana, on loan from Corinthians to Criciúma, has an uncertain future. With his deal with the Santa Catarina club set to expire in July, the 22-year-old will need to decide whether he will return to Alvinegro or negotiate a new contract with Tigre.

According to Meu Timão, the player’s situation remains unresolved with 32 days left until the end of his contract. During this period, while awaiting a decision, he continues training at Criciúma’s training center.

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The report explains that the expectation is for a decision on Léo Mana’s future to be made over the next few weeks. The team has five matches left before the young player’s deal expires.

Criciúma still has matches ahead against Sport, Ponte Preta, Vila Nova, Novorizontino, and Náutico, all in the Brazilian Serie B Championship.

At the moment, the Santa Catarina side sits in third place in the league table with 27 points, behind only Novorizontino and Vila Nova.

Limited playing time

Despite the team’s strong overall campaign, Léo Mana has had few opportunities since arriving. He has made just two appearances in the 2026 Serie B, both coming off the bench.

Last season, he played six matches in a Criciúma shirt, totaling 170 minutes on the pitch. This year, he has logged just 33 minutes so far.

A product of Terrão, Léo Mana made 112 appearances across the under-17 and under-20 levels. A professional since 2022, the player has featured in 30 matches for Corinthians, 18 of them as a starter. He is under contract with Timão until December 2029.

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