Corinthians extend left-back Diego Palacios' loan | OneFootball

Corinthians announced that it has extended the loan of left-back Diego Palacios. The player, who was at Karpaty in Ukraine, will play for Universidad Católica of Ecuador during the year 2026.

Forgettable spell

Signed at the beginning of Augusto Melo's administration in 2024, the Ecuadorian suffered a serious knee injury in his debut for Corinthians, which kept him off the field for over a year.

The wingback played five matches in 2025, three in the Campeonato Paulista and two for Karpaty, Ukraine. Out of the club’s plans, he was not used even once by coach Dorival Júnior.

Before arriving in Brazilian football, the Ecuadorian also stood out in Major League Soccer (MLS), the North American league. He played for Los Angeles FC for five consecutive seasons. His contract with Timão is valid until the end of 2027.

For Corinthians, he has only four appearances and 92 minutes on the pitch.

Read the official statement

“Sport Club Corinthians Paulista announces that it has extended the loan of left-back Diego Palacios. He will leave Karpaty of Ukraine to play for Universidad Católica of Ecuador until the end of 2026.

With the player’s loan until the end of the year, Corinthians will save R$ 2,600,000.00 in payroll costs.”

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