Corinthians back academy graduate Everton Ribeiro after cancer news | OneFootball

Corinthians was one of the clubs that expressed solidarity with the attacking midfielder Everton Ribeiro from Bahia. The player revealed that he underwent surgery this Monday after being diagnosed with thyroid cancer.

“Sport Club Corinthians Paulista wishes Everton Ribeiro a speedy recovery. We wish you a good recovery and treatment, Everton!” wrote Timão on social media.

Everton Ribeiro took his first steps in football at Corinthians and spent years in the youth categories of Timão. The midfielder was loaned to São Caetano and returned to the alvinegro club in 2011, but was transferred to Coritiba in the same season.

Another Brazilian football club supporting Everton Ribeiro was Flamengo, where the attacking midfielder became an idol. The athlete played for the Carioca Rubro-Negro from 2017 to 2023. Cruzeiro, a team the player also defended, also showed solidarity.

“Everton, today red and black are not the colors you defend, but know that they will always accompany you ‘and protect you like the Mantle of Our Lady,’ as you once declared. Flamengo and the Nation wish you much strength and a speedy recovery,” wrote the Carioca club.

“We wish you much strength in your recovery, Everton! We are rooting for everything to be well as soon as possible,” commented the Minas Gerais team on the midfielder's post.

Diagnosis was revealed this Monday

Everton Ribeiro revealed that he received the diagnosis of the disease about a month ago and is already recovering after the successful procedure.

“I continue to recover, with faith and the support of my family and you. Thank you for every prayer and affection. Having you by my side makes all the difference. I am sure we will win this battle together,” the player posted on social media.

Despite the diagnosis, the 36-year-old midfielder had been playing normally in Bahia's colors. Since September, he played in eight of the team's nine games, starting in seven.

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