Corinthians extend young academy midfielder’s contract until 2029 | OneFootball

The Corinthians announced this Friday the renewal of the contract of the young midfielder Dieguinho. The player's contract, who was revealed by the club's youth categories, was extended until December 31, 2029.

Increased Release Clause

Timão also increased the value of the player's release clause. The amount is now R$ 109 million for Brazilian teams and 100 million euros (R$ 620.7 million at the current exchange rate) for the international market.

Meet Dieguinho

Dieguinho joined Corinthians at the age of seven, still in futsal. He went through all the youth categories on the field and began training frequently with the professionals this year.

His debut for the club was on the last April 19, in the 2-1 victory over Vitória, at the Neo Química Arena. In the current season, the 18-year-old midfielder has played seven matches for the main team.

“I am very happy. I have been here since I was seven, with a lot of struggle. My journey is very long. I will continue working to bring joy to this wonderful fan base,” said Dieguinho.

Corinthians' Next Match

G6 in Sight

Coming off two consecutive victories, Corinthians is trying to secure a third to get closer to competing for a spot in the 2026 Libertadores. Currently, the team is in tenth place on the table, with 39 points, eight points away from the G6, the same distance from the relegation zone.

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