Paz updates on Corinthians transfers, Martínez return timeline | OneFootball

The football executive of Corinthians, Marcelo Paz, gave an interview before the match against Velo Clube this Sunday, for the fifth round of the Campeonato Paulista, and updated Timão's market activities. He talked about the interest in forward Rony and the negotiation with midfielder Alisson.

Marcelo Paz admitted that Corinthians is monitoring Rony, but said there are no ongoing negotiations with Atlético-MG, as published by Gazeta Esportiva last Saturday.

“Rony is currently with Atlético-MG, and he was even listed for today's game. During this transfer window, names naturally come up. The status is that of an inquiry, a conversation, nothing advanced. He is just an athlete being monitored. I know the player, he has quality, but he is in the status of being monitored,” the executive told Cazé TV.

As for Alisson, the status is different. Marcelo Paz said that the talks are advanced and confirmed the figures revealed by São Paulo's president, Harry Massis. Timão will pay R$ 1 million to Tricolor immediately and will disburse R$ 500 thousand in the second half of the year.

Additionally, Corinthians will have to pay another R$ 1.5 million if the player completes 45 minutes in 25 games. If he is listed against São Paulo, the club will need to disburse R$ 2 million.

Alisson will be loaned for one year, with Timão taking on the player's salaries. The purchase option is 2.5 million euros (about R$ 15.5 million at the current exchange rate).

“Alisson is a different situation. Indeed, there is an ongoing negotiation, quite advanced. The numbers revealed by São Paulo's president are true. We are finalizing bureaucratic situations to take a further step. The numbers match,” he stated.

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And Martínez?

Marcelo Paz also spoke about the situation of José Martínez. The midfielder remains in Venezuela to reissue his passport and has received a new deadline to return to Brazil. According to the executive, the expectation is that the player will receive the document between this Monday and Tuesday, allowing him to return. He was expected by last Friday.

“Regarding Martínez, I hope that between tomorrow and Tuesday he receives the passport and can travel to Brazil. He hasn't come yet because he hasn't received his passport. As soon as he receives it, he will come to Brazil and report back. He will have to readjust physically, as he has been away for a long time,” commented Paz.

The situation of José Martínez caused discomfort in the Corinthians management and the coaching staff of Dorival Júnior. Timão is already considering fining the athlete.

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