Corinthians boost finances to move for Gabi Nunes after new sponsor | OneFootball

Corinthians could receive an important boost off the pitch in an effort to achieve one of its main goals in the women’s football transfer window. According to Meu Timão, with the arrival of Fatal Fans as the club’s new sponsor, Timão now has a more favorable financial scenario to invest in signing forward Gabi Nunes, who is currently a free agent.

The new sponsorship deal provides for an investment of R$ 22 million through December 2027, covering the men’s and women’s football teams, as well as the futsal and basketball squads. With the increase compared to the previous contract, the expectation is that the women’s side will also receive a larger share of the funds.

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In addition, Corinthians requested that more than 60% of the contract value be paid in advance within the first 90 days of the partnership. The sponsor accepted the condition, which should provide the club with greater liquidity in the coming weeks.

With this new scenario, the tendency is for the club’s board to make a new move for Gabi Nunes. The first proposal was rejected because the salary figures were below the player’s expectations, but talks were never ended.

Behind the scenes, there is confidence that a deal can progress. The forward is prioritizing a return to Corinthians if she comes back to Brazilian football, although she is also considering offers from Europe, the United States, and Mexico. The financial issue remains the main point for a positive outcome.

While deciding her future, Gabi Nunes remains training in São Paulo with the supervision of a personal trainer. In recent days, the forward posted images wearing a Corinthians shirt during a workout, a gesture that further increased speculation about a possible return to Parque São Jorge.

The desire to have the forward back is also shared by the coaching staff. Before the calendar break, head coach Emily Lima revealed that she recommended the player’s signing to the board and highlighted the importance of the club acting quickly in the market.

“Gabi is a player I had the opportunity to work with in the youth national teams and the senior team. She is a spectacular player and person. We can’t leave room for our rivals. If everything works out, she will be very welcome. She has a very strong connection with the club and the fans,” said Emily Lima.

The forward knows the black-and-white environment well. In her first spell at Corinthians, between 2016 and 2021, she played 115 matches, won five titles, and made history wearing the Brabas shirt. During that period, she found the net 77 times and provided 20 assists, becoming the fourth-highest scorer in the team’s history, behind only Grazi, Gabi Zanotti, and Vic Albuquerque.

After leaving the club, Gabi moved to Spanish football, where she played for Madrid CFF and Levante. In 2024, she completed a transfer to Aston Villa in England. For the English side, she made 23 appearances, scored six goals, and registered one assist. In the 2025/26 season, however, she took the field only once after undergoing surgery to treat a herniated disc in her lower back.

In addition to the attempt to bring Gabi Nunes back, Corinthians intends to use part of the new funds to reorganize the women’s department. Among the priorities are settling the squad’s image rights, which still have outstanding issues, and planning contract renewals for players whose deals expire during the season.

Among them, Gisela Robledo is under contract until the end of August. Meanwhile, Lelê, Vic Albuquerque, Thaís Regina, Ana Morganti, Agustina, Carol Nogueira, and Ariel Godoi are tied to the club until December, and the board is already assessing each situation for the continuation of the Brabas project.

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