Corinthians eye 2025 balance with prize money, possible LFU loan

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·27 de noviembre de 2025

Corinthians eye 2025 balance with prize money, possible LFU loan

By Daniel Keppler / Central do Timão Editorial Team

Facing a severe financial situation, with debts exceeding R$ 2.7 billion, Corinthians is exploring alternatives to overcome the challenge of settling immediate debts (such as the agreement made with Memphis Depay), keeping the payroll up to date, and also lifting the transferban imposed by FIFA, which prevents the club from registering new players and threatens the football department's planning for 2026.

The most likely solution to the impasse comes from a combination that includes the use of future revenues with obtaining an emergency loan, already authorized by the Advisory Council (CORI). The most urgent matter is settling the R$ 41.5 million (adjusted for inflation) owed to Santos Laguna-MEX for the signing of defender Félix Torres in 2024 – a debt that caused the current transferban.

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However, another R$ 41.5 million will also need to be paid to Paraguayan midfielder Matías Rojas, who left the club unilaterally in 2024 and also has a favorable decision from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to receive the amounts. The club is seeking to settle this issue, even through an agreement, to avoid a new FIFA sanction.

Regarding prizes, the Alvinegro counts on two sources of income. One will come from the performance quota via Liga Forte União (LFU), whose final amount depends on the campaign in the Brazilian Championship and the audience. Another is the prize from the Copa do Brasil, for which Corinthians has already secured R$ 20.6 million for reaching the semifinals, an amount that could be increased by another R$ 33.1 million (if they reach the final) or even R$ 77.2 million (if the team reaches the final and wins the title).

Depending on the need, the Alvinegro board is authorized by CORI to take out a loan of up to R$ 72.5 million with the LFU itself, with interest of CDI + 3%, to be paid with discounts on the 2026 TV quotas. The real value of a possible transaction, however, is not yet defined, as it considers which expenses will actually remain uncovered after the prizes enter the club's coffers.

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