Meet the youth duo catching Dorival’s eye in Corinthians training sessions | OneFootball

The training session of Corinthians last Monday at the Dr. Joaquim Grava Training Center revealed some new developments. The press followed the first part of the activities led by Dorival Júnior and noticed the presence of two youth players: Thomas Lisboa and Gui Amorim.

This was not the first time the youngsters participated in a training session with the main squad. With a limited roster available, Dorival Júnior has been promoting young athletes to be observed over the past few months. Some have even gained space and stood out in the main team, like Gui Negão and André Luiz.

Who is Thomas Lisboa?

Thomas Lisboa, 20 years old, plays as a midfielder. He suffered a serious knee injury last season and returned to play in August this year for the under-20 team. The athlete played six matches, five of them as a starter.

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Eliminated from the Paulista Championship in their category, the under-20 team went on vacation and is scheduled to return in November, starting preparations for the 2026 Copinha. However, Dorival asked Thomas to continue training with the main squad.

The Terrão's Son is not registered in the Brazilian Championship, but he should continue participating in the professionals' routine. It is worth mentioning that the player is in his last year of under-20 and has a contract with the club only until January of next year.

Meet Gui Amorim

Gui Amorim, on the other hand, is considered one of the main gems of Corinthians' youth academy. Not surprisingly, recently, Timão made an effort to sign an addendum to the boy's contract, valid until the end of July 2027. The management offered a salary increase to the athlete, tripling the release clause for the national market – from R$ 14 million, the amount jumped to approximately R$ 42 million.

Gui, who plays as a midfielder, is only 17 years old and scored 19 goals in 35 games for the under-17 team this season.

Unlike Thomas, he is registered in the Brasileirão and may receive opportunities in 2025. However, the tendency is for Dorival's technical staff to better prepare the boy before giving him a chance among the professionals.

Gui Amorim is one of the main highlights of Corinthians' youth academy (Photo: Rodrigo Gazzanel/Agência Corinthians)

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