Corinthians sign Santa Cruz youth defender on loan | OneFootball

The Corinthians has recently secured the signing of the 17-year-old defender Zé Antônio. The defender will join on loan from Santa Cruz to strengthen the youth categories of Timão.

The announcement was made official by Santa Cruz on social media. Zé Antônio's loan to Timão will be valid until the end of the year, without the transfer of economic rights.

Santa Cruz also announced that at the end of the loan contract, the parties will meet again to decide on a possible purchase of the player or his return to the Pernambuco club.

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“Santa Cruz Futebol Clube informs that the defender Zé Antônio, a product of #BaseCoral and a member of the Under-20 team, has been loaned to Corinthians for one year, without the transfer of economic rights, which remain reserved for the Club. At the end of the loan period, the negotiation of economic rights or the return of the athlete to Arruda will take place,” wrote the club on social media.

Zé Antônio played in the last two Copinhas for Santa Cruz, being one of the highlights of the Under-20 team in the 2026 edition. For the Pernambuco team, the defender has 22 matches and one goal scored.

The Under-17 defender arrives at Corinthians to initially strengthen the Under-20 team. Timãozinho currently has the following names for the position: Iago Machado, Ruan Victor, Lorenzo, Guilherme Gama, and Rodrigo Richard.

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