Kaio César lands in Brazil to sign for Corinthians, says he's buzzing | OneFootball

The forward Kaio César landed in Brazil this Monday to sign a contract with Corinthians. The player joins Timão on a one-year loan from Al-Hilal, Saudi Arabia.

Kaio César's arrival in Brazil had been delayed. He was expected at the beginning of last week, but Al-Hilal requested Corinthians to include the player in the squad for the team's next two matches due to absences. This Monday, the forward finally landed at Guarulhos Airport.

“The expectation is the best of all. I am very happy to be at a club like Corinthians, where every player dreams of playing. Very excited and anxious. Now it's time to do the medical exams and follow the schedule they will give me, to be available to the coach as soon as possible,” celebrated the athlete.

Kaio César also highlighted his intention to be available to Dorival Júnior's coaching staff for the Supercopa do Brasil final against Flamengo, scheduled for this Sunday.

“Oh, I really want to. Every player wants to play a final. I hope to be available by then,” stated the forward.

Finally, the new Corinthians player also revealed that he already had a brief contact with Dorival.

“I had a quick conversation with Dorival, I saw his desire to have me here, and that made me very excited. I will always give my best and leave the rest to him. I want to play football with joy and a lot of determination,” he concluded.

Deal Terms

Kaio César will join Corinthians on a one-season loan, with an option to buy. The club will not pay any fee for the signing but will cover the salary of the 21-year-old forward.

His stint at Al-Hilal was modest. He scored only four goals and provided six assists in 32 matches for the team. Before playing for the Saudis, the young athlete played for Vitória de Guimarães in Portugal and Coritiba.

(Photo: Divulgação/Alhilal_EN)

The signing of fast wingers was a request from coach Dorival Júnior, who sees a shortage on the flanks of Corinthians. Besides Kaio, Timão is also interested in Rony from Atlético-MG.

Kaio César is one of six reinforcements for the club for 2026. Corinthians has already announced the arrivals of Gabriel Paulista, Matheus Pereira, and Pedro Milans and is close to confirming the arrivals of João Ricardo and Alisson.

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