Corinthians sold Pedro’s share, no cut from future transfers | OneFootball

The news about Corinthians broke with a bombshell this Sunday morning. During Augusto Melo’s term in 2024, the club reportedly sold “quietly” the 30% it held of the economic rights of striker Pedro, currently at Zenit. The 19-year-old could be transferred to Al-Ittihad of Saudi Arabia, and thus, Timão would miss out on a large sum.

According to international media, negotiations between Zenit and Al-Ittihad for Pedro revolve around 35 million euros, about R$ 222 million at the current exchange rate. In other words, if Corinthians had kept the 30%, they would receive approximately R$ 66.6 million.

The information about Corinthians selling their 30% of Pedro’s economic rights to Zenit was initially reported by GE.

Secret Sale

The figures for the sale of the 30% are being kept confidential, but they would be much lower than what Corinthians would receive if the deal with the Saudis goes through.

Thus, the only participation the club will have in a potential sale of Pedro is through FIFA’s solidarity mechanism. Corinthians is entitled to receive 2.5% of the player’s international transfers.

Pedro (Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians)

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