Corinthians clear midfielder, boost options for Copa do Brasil bow | OneFootball

Corinthians will have a new option available for their debut in the fifth stage of the Copa do Brasil. Defensive midfielder Alex Santana has been registered for the competition and is now available to the coaching staff for the clash against Barra-SC, scheduled for this Tuesday (21) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Ressacada.

The 30-year-old midfielder returns to the first-team picture after a period away from group activities. Since the start of the season, the player had not been used and even trained separately while the board looked for alternatives for his future. The situation, however, changed with the arrival of coach Fernando Diniz, who chose to reintegrate him.

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Alex Santana has already resumed training with the squad and, in addition to the Copa do Brasil, can also be used in the Brazilian Championship. For the Libertadores, a possible registration can only happen if Corinthians qualify for the knockout stage, when the player list can be updated.

Signed in 2024 from Athletico-PR, the defensive midfielder is under contract with the club until the end of 2027. Since arriving at Parque São Jorge, he has made 37 appearances, scored two goals, and was part of the squad that won the 2025 Campeonato Paulista.

Without taking the field since October last year, when he was still playing for Grêmio, Alex Santana is now looking to regain space and match rhythm wearing the black-and-white shirt. His inclusion on the Copa do Brasil list represents a new opportunity in the squad amid the team’s intense run of matches.

Corinthians begin their journey in the national knockout competition away from home and will try to advance to the next rounds in a season that demands quick answers on the pitch.

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