Corinthians-raised forward leaves club for US college career | OneFootball

Corinthians will have one fewer player in its women’s squad for the rest of the season. Forward Manu Olivan, who came through the club’s youth academy, will leave Parque São Jorge to pursue an academic and sporting project in the United States. The 20-year-old player was announced by Miami Dade College, a U.S. college team, through social media.

According to information first reported by Meu Timão, the athlete requested the termination of her contract with Corinthians, which accepted the request by mutual agreement. As a result, the bond between the parties will end without financial compensation to the club.

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In a statement sent to Meu Timão, Corinthians explained that the forward’s departure is taking place so she can take part in a study abroad program.

“Manu Olivan had her contract terminated by mutual agreement to join Miami Dade College, in the United States, for academic purposes and a student exchange program, without playing professional football.”

According to the report, Manu is expected to travel to the United States at the end of July, after completing the bureaucratic procedures required for the move.

The forward joined the Brabas’ first team squad in 2022, when she was just 16 years old. Since then, she has played ten matches for the professional team, starting twice: against Marília in the 2024 Women’s Paulista Championship, and against Realidade Jovem in the 2025 edition of the state competition.

This season, Manu has taken the field three times for the first team. She featured in the wins over América, 8–0, in the Teal Rising Cup, and over Red Bull Bragantino, 6–0, in the Paulista Championship. The forward also played in the 2–1 loss to São Paulo in the same competition.

Despite limited space among the professionals, the player had been featuring regularly for the Under-20 team. In 2026, she played four matches in the Brazilian Championship for the category and one in the Paulista Under-20. Her last appearance in the black-and-white shirt came in the 3–1 loss to Ferroviária last Wednesday (1st).

With Manu Olivan’s departure, Corinthians continues preparing for the remainder of the schedule after the World Cup break. The Brabas’ next official match is scheduled for July 17, against Ferroviária, in the fourth round of the Women’s Paulista Championship.

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