Yuri Alberto clears up Corinthians exit claim, vows commitment | OneFootball

After major repercussions caused by his statements in the mixed zone of Neo Química Arena, forward Yuri Alberto used his press office to clarify the comment he made after Corinthians’ 1-0 victory over Barra last Thursday. On that occasion, the No. 9 had said that he is thinking about leaving the club midway through the season.

According to the forward, the statement was related only to a personal career goal, with no concrete negotiations taking place at the moment. Yuri also made it clear that there is no official offer underway and said that any eventual transfer would only happen in a positive scenario for all parties involved.

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“Regarding yesterday’s question, what I meant is that I have never hidden from anyone my desire to play abroad one day. But today there is no proposal. And, if it happens one day, it needs to be something good for me and also for Corinthians. As long as I am here, I will honor this shirt in the best way possible,” said Yuri Alberto through his press office.

In the interview given after Corinthians’ qualification, the player had already mentioned his interest in playing in European football in the future, seeking new professional challenges. In addition, there is a prior understanding with president Osmar Stabile for the club to facilitate an exit if an offer considered advantageous arrives.

Another factor that could favor an international transfer is the forward’s Italian citizenship. Because of this, Yuri Alberto does not take up a foreign-player spot on teams linked to the European Union. The player has also already attracted interest from the Italian national team and received inquiries related to a possible call-up.

The center-forward arrived at Corinthians in July 2022, initially on loan from Zenit of Russia. After good performances, he was permanently signed by the São Paulo club and began experiencing standout moments alternating with periods of inconsistency.

Since then, Yuri has totaled 231 matches in the black-and-white shirt, along with 82 goals scored and 23 assists provided. During his time at the club, he took part in the title wins of the Campeonato Paulista, the Copa do Brasil, and the Supercopa do Brasil.

The forward’s numbers also place him among the main players in Corinthians’ recent history. Currently, he is the top scorer at Neo Química Arena and the player with the most goals scored for the club in the 21st century.

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