Renato Augusto on his love for Corinthians and coaching ambitions

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·12 de noviembre de 2025

Renato Augusto on his love for Corinthians and coaching ambitions

By Fabio Luigi / Central do Timão Editorial Team

The former midfielder Renato Augusto, who had two stints at Corinthians (January 2013 - December 2015 and August 2021 – December 2023), participated in an event of the Galera da Bola project, in partnership with the GRAAC institute, and spoke about his retirement, new phase as a father, and the common desires to sometimes return to the field.

“Sometimes, watching a game, you get that urge, but then you remember the whole process, a lot of things you have to give up, and it starts to weigh on you. You have to travel, concentrate, miss out on places with the family. After I discovered this side of being able to have a weekend, enjoy the kids' time off, take the kid to school, that weighs in. But when I watch the games, sometimes I feel like playing again, but as I said, today the moment is really to enjoy the family, cherish the special moments, and enjoy a bit”, he began.

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Later, he was asked about his plans after retirement and a possible desire to become a football coach. However, he stated that he is not sure if he is ready: “My idea, when I started thinking about retirement, was solely and exclusively to be a coach. As the last few years went by, I started experiencing other things and then I began to open the range to a more management side, to really enjoy the off-field part of football, so that was also interesting for me. I get some calls, but at the moment I want to study, I want to open my mind, I always say because I could see the game from inside the field, but seeing it from outside is different and anticipating everything that will happen is different, which I think is the big secret of a coach.”

“I don't know if I'm prepared to that extent, I will want to study, experience, start visiting some clubs with coaches who have played with me, others I have worked with, others I have never worked with but have a very good contact, like Dorival. I want to be able to follow a bit more from the inside, understand this process outside the four lines, week preparation, and training preparation. I want to experience from the outside to be able to prepare myself to really feel ready and be able to take on a position,” he continued.

Finally, the former Corinthians number 8 was asked about the farewell he had with the Corinthians fans in the match against Flamengo, on September 28, at the Neo Química Arena, during the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship. On that day, however, the Alvinegro ended up being defeated 2-1.

“He also commented on the magnitude of what he represents in the history of Corinthians and the affection he receives from the fans: “My friends always said: ‘do you have any idea how big you are?’ While you are playing, you don't have much of an idea. Today I come to São Paulo a few times and receive surreal affection from people on the street, it's children, adults, you manage to reach all ages and it was very special.”

“Of course, I knew my responsibility while I was on the field, everything I represented for the squad, for the club, but you still don't have the dimension. My heart was a little hurt for having left Corinthians the way I did, without having anything (tribute), so having had that day, being able to take my children, my wife, for me it was magical, because I could really put an end, or a comma, right? But being able to mark a moment was really magical”, he concluded.

In 243 games wearing the Corinthians shirt (188 as a starter), Renato Augusto scored 30 goals and provided 46 assists, in addition to winning three titles: Paulista Championship (2013), South American Recopa (2013), and Brazilian Championship (2015).

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