Ex-goalkeeper Júlio César is Corinthians' new football chief | OneFootball

A multiple-time champion with Corinthians during his playing days, former goalkeeper Júlio César was announced this Monday (13) as the club’s new football manager. He will report to CT Dr. Joaquim Grava as early as this Tuesday (14).

With qualifications in Football Management from the CBF Football Academy, Advanced Sports Management from FGV, and Football Management from Conmebol, Júlio has continued to develop professionally and was working as technical coordinator at RB Bragantino, the club where he took his final steps as a player.

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“Coming to Corinthians in this new role is very gratifying. It’s the club that developed me. I’m prepared. I studied, worked, and gained the experience needed to take on this great challenge of helping in the club’s leadership. I want to do my best, just as I always did on and off the pitch. I want to help the club, the players, the coaching staff, and the board. I will work day and night to make sure Corinthians is always at the top. I’m very happy and fulfilled,” said Júlio César.

The former goalkeeper arrives to fill the vacancy left by Renan Bloise, who was dismissed last week. Internally, Bloise had been carrying out duties that went beyond his official position. Encouraged by Fabinho Soldado, the former executive director with whom he had already worked, he began attending training sessions on the sidelines and acted as a link between the board, coaching staff, and players.

Fluent in English, Bloise also played an important role in communication with foreign players, even serving as Memphis Depay’s translator. Until last Tuesday, for example, he was alongside the No. 10 during a conversation with Fernando Diniz, helping with translation.

Even after Fabinho Soldado’s departure at the end of 2025, Bloise remained at the club and retained internal prestige, with the support of executive Marcelo Paz. At one point, the director indicated that he saw Bloise as an option for the football manager position, while the club was considering — without progress — the possibility of hiring a former player for the role.

Career

Júlio César represented Corinthians over the course of 11 seasons. With Timão, he won the Copa do Brasil (2009), the Brazilian Championship (2005 and 2011), the CONMEBOL Libertadores (2012), and the Club World Cup (2012). After leaving Alvinegro, he had spells at Náutico and Santa Cruz before joining Red Bull Bragantino, where he remained until the end of his career.

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