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Yuri Alberto was once linked to Sporting, but Corinthians made the market difficult for all clubs that tried to get close

Corinthians blocked a possible departure of Yuri Alberto in the last transfer market. The player was once linked to Sporting, to replace Viktor Gyokeres, but it was a Saudi Arabian emblem that received the biggest 'no' from the São Paulo team.

According to information advanced by the Brazilian press, the team was not in a position to buy another player who could replace the 24-year-old forward, especially because it considers not having another athlete in its squad with the same characteristics.

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It is worth remembering that the first contacts between the clubs would have occurred in April, anticipating a departure of the Swedish scorer from Sporting. However, the about 30 million euros demanded by the 'team' clash with the intentions of the Leonino Club, which saw Atlético de Madrid, Roma and Everton also in the race for the athlete.

Despite the financial difficulties experienced by Corinthians, Yuri Alberto - who was once sidelined due to injury - is one of the virtually untouchable in Dorival Júnior's squad. The São Paulo club has already made a point of holding the player, ensuring his renewal until 2030.

This season, Yuri Alberto - valued at 22 million euros - has already participated in 42 matches, serving Corinthians: 14 in the Paulista Championship, 14 in the Brasileirão, four in the Libertadores, five in the Copa Sudamericana and five in the Copa do Brasil. In the 2,798 minutes he was on the field, the Brazilian international scored 13 goals and made one assist.

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