Corinthians advance in Fernando Diniz talks, he is plan A | OneFootball

Corinthians has identified Fernando Diniz as its main target to replace Dorival Júnior, who was dismissed last Sunday (5) after the loss to Internacional at Neo Química Arena in the 10th round of the Brazilian Championship. The information was first reported by ge.globo and confirmed by Central do Timão.

In recent hours, the club’s board has begun contact with Diniz’s representatives and negotiations are already at an advanced stage. The coach, who recently left Vasco da Gama, has shown interest in taking charge of the São Paulo-based team.

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At Parque São Jorge, the expectation is for a quick resolution with a new manager, with the intention of having a new head coach in place by Thursday, when the team makes its Conmebol Libertadores debut against Platense away from home.

Diniz’s attacking and bold style appeals to much of the Corinthians hierarchy, which believes the current squad has enough quality to compete for titles this season. In this context, the coach’s profile is seen as compatible with the desired sporting direction.

Even so, the choice is not a consensus internally. People close to president Osmar Stabile believe the coach could be a risky move given the club’s unstable moment and are trying to convince him to consider other options. The talks are being conducted directly by Stabile and football executive Marcelo Paz.

Corinthians is going through a delicate period: it has not won in nine matches, has only a 33% success rate in the Brasileirão, and sits close to the relegation zone, while also preparing to begin its campaign in South America’s main competition.

Fernando Diniz, who has already managed the Brazilian National Team and won the Copa Libertadores with Fluminense in 2023, has also had spells at clubs such as Athletico Paranaense, Santos, São Paulo, Cruzeiro, and Vasco itself.

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