Corinthians agree deal to appoint coach Fernando Diniz | OneFootball

Corinthians moved quickly after dismissing Dorival Júnior and reached an agreement with Fernando Diniz to take over as head coach of the black-and-white team. Without a club since leaving Vasco, the 52-year-old coach is preparing to return to São Paulo state football after five years.

The expectation is that the new coach will sign a contract valid until the end of the season and be introduced to the squad as early as this Tuesday (07). Diniz’s debut in charge of the black-and-white side could come in the very first Libertadores match, against Platense, in Buenos Aires, next Thursday. The information was first reported by ge and confirmed by Central do Timão's reporting team.

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A South American champion with Fluminense and former Brazil national team coach, Diniz had been available on the market since his recent dismissal from Vasco. The coach has also had spells with Athletico-PR, Santos, São Paulo, and Cruzeiro.

Central do Timão learned from sources that Fernando Diniz had even already tried to get in touch with Gaviões da Fiel, Corinthians’ main organized supporters group.

Diniz’s attacking and bold style appeals to much of the Corinthians leadership, 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 sporting direction the club wants.

Corinthians are going through a delicate moment: they have not won in nine matches, have just a 33% success rate in the Brasileirão, and sit close to the relegation zone, while also preparing to begin their campaign in South America’s top competition.

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