Allan on choosing Corinthians, rival's offer and club connection

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·24 de fevereiro de 2026

Allan on choosing Corinthians, rival's offer and club connection

By Henrique Pereira / Central do Timão Editorial Team

On the afternoon of this Tuesday (24), Corinthians officially presented midfielder Allan, who was signed on loan from Flamengo until the end of 2026. Alongside president Osmar Stabile, the player took part in his first press conference as a club athlete, even though he has already played four matches wearing the black-and-white shirt. The midfielder explained why he chose Timão and revealed that he had received an offer from a rival.

“Two things were decisive. One was my heart, which told me to come to Corinthians. I’ve waited for this opportunity my entire career. Every time I changed clubs, I was anxious, wondering if Corinthians would call. When the opportunity came, I didn’t think twice. Coach Dorival called me, showed me that I would be important for the year, with many games. I couldn’t refuse,” he began.

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“Right after the Brazilian Championship ended, São Paulo was the first to approach me. I had no intention of staying at Flamengo due to playing time and minutes. I was happy, I can only be grateful, but my cycle there ended. Soon after, conversations with Corinthians began, but there was still the transfer ban. As soon as it was resolved, I gave priority to Corinthians. My desire was always to play here, and when the opportunity came, I didn’t think twice,” Allan continued.

Asked about a special connection with Corinthians, Allan replied that he still couldn’t be more explicit about it. The player emphasized that he is on loan and prefers to clarify any sentimental attachment to the club in the event of a permanent deal.

“I’d even like to be clearer, but I can’t yet. I intend to stay at Corinthians, my contract is a loan, but for that I need to show it on the field during the games. If that happens, I’ll be able to answer you as I wish. Everyone knows the love I have for Corinthians, it’s a dream come true, I’m happy, I’m committed, I want things to happen and I’ll give my best for that,” said the midfielder.

Allan acknowledged that injuries were decisive for his loss of space at Flamengo, as physical problems prevented him from having a longer run of games for the Rio club. Even so, the midfielder assured that he currently feels in good physical condition.

“It seems like I’m made of glass, but that’s not the case. What happened at Flamengo was out of the ordinary. I had my first muscle injury there, couldn’t fix it, and had two more. At Atlético and Fluminense, I was one of the players who played the most. Obviously there are discomforts, but I never had injuries before, only at Flamengo. That held me back from having a run, it seemed like everything went wrong,” he commented.

“I’m not that kind of player, I take care of myself, I know my limitations, but I’m doing everything to make sure it doesn’t happen again. I’m well, fulfilling my dream, that will help me, my body will respond better. I want to play as much as possible and be available to help Corinthians,” the player continued.

The midfielder also spoke about his identification with Corinthians. He recalled a special moment in 2019, when he was still playing for Fluminense. In the last round of that year’s Brazilian Championship Série A, he was at Neo Química Arena to watch the match between the teams and chose to stay in the stands, giving up the box seats, to watch the game among the fans and feel the energy of the Fiel up close.

“In 2019, when I was playing for Fluminense, the last game of the Brasileirão was here, at Neo Química Arena. I wasn’t selected for that match because I had a sore foot, so I stayed in the stands with my agent. He wanted to take me to the box, but I said no, I wanted to stay there. At the time, I wasn’t that well-known, right? And I told him: ‘No, I want to stay among the fans to feel that energy.’ It was the first time I came to the Arena,” he highlighted.

“We scored a goal 15 minutes into the game, and Fiel started shouting even louder. I looked at him and said: ‘You’re going to have to make me play here one day.’ After that, every time a transfer came up, I kept waiting for Corinthians to call. But God knows what He’s doing, and I believe He put me here today because I’m much more prepared than I would have been if I’d come before. I’m very happy to fulfill this dream,” he concluded.

Cleared since February 11, Allan has already been regularly participating in activities with the squad and has played four matches, two as a starter. Last Sunday, he was one of those responsible for the team’s qualification in the Paulista Championship by converting one of the penalty kicks in the shootout against Portuguesa.

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