Corinthians plan to extend Kayke deal during ACL recovery | OneFootball

Corinthians intends to move forward in talks to renew attacking midfielder Kayke’s contract after the squad’s vacation period, during the break for the World Cup. The 22-year-old player is recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in his left knee and is not expected to return to the pitch this season.

According to initial information from Rádio Itatiaia, the club had reached an agreement on a new deal with the player’s representatives. Central do Timão has learned that the situation is not settled on the terms that were reported, but confirmed that Corinthians does intend to renew the player’s contract, mainly to provide security during his injury recovery process.

Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians

Kayke’s current contract with Corinthians is valid until June 2027. The player’s last renewal took place in June 2024, when the club extended the deal of the academy product.

Kayke’s situation took on new contours after Fernando Diniz arrived as Corinthians’ head coach. Previously little used by Dorival Júnior, the attacking midfielder began receiving more opportunities under the new coach and played in five matches, all as a starter.

Under Diniz, Kayke scored Corinthians’ first goal in the 2026 Copa Libertadores, in the away match against Platense. The player had been used by the coaching staff until he suffered the left knee injury during the match against Barra-SC, in the first leg of the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil.

Kayke’s absence is a blow to the Corinthians squad, which is currently barred from registering new players due to a transfer ban. Given this scenario, the board is looking to preserve and value players considered important to the club’s sporting plans.

In addition to Kayke, Corinthians is also working to keep other players with potential to increase in value, such as midfielder Gui Amorim, a standout from the youth ranks.

Kayke’s numbers for Corinthians

The player has made 26 appearances for the black-and-white team, 11 as a starter, with two goals and one assist. In matches in which he played, the team recorded 10 wins, 12 draws, and four losses.

Even though he is currently sidelined, Kayke is still internally regarded as an important player for Corinthians’ project. The expectation is that talks over a renewal will progress when the squad returns after the rest period.

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