Corinthians near two signings before Supercopa clash with Flamengo | OneFootball

Flamengo and Corinthians face off on February 1st at the Mané Garrincha National Stadium

Flamengo and Corinthians will face each other on February 1st (Sunday) at the Mané Garrincha National Stadium for the Supercopa. With just over a week left until the match that will decide the first title of the season, Corinthians has made progress in signing two reinforcements: Alisson and Júnior Santos.

Corinthians has finalized the signing of midfielder Alisson. There is already a verbal agreement with São Paulo for a loan until the end of the year, with the black-and-white team taking on the salary of the 32-year-old player.

According to the financial agreement between the clubs, Corinthians will pay R$ 1 million upfront to São Paulo. Later, another R$ 500,000 in the second half of the year. In addition, the club will have to pay R$ 1.5 million if Alisson reaches a number of appearances previously stipulated between the teams.

DOES CORINTHIANS ALSO WANT TO SIGN A FORWARD?

Additionally, Flamengo’s rival in the Supercopa has started talks with Atlético-MG to finalize the signing of forward Júnior Santos. Corinthians’ intention is to have the 31-year-old player on a one-year loan, at no cost.

AND WHAT ABOUT FLAMENGO?

Similarly, Flamengo is also looking for reinforcements for the season. After presenting defender Vitão and goalkeeper Andrew, the Rio team is negotiating the signing of midfielder Lucas Paquetá. In addition, the Rubro-Negro continues to search for a forward to strengthen the team’s offensive sector.

WHAT ARE THE DETAILS OF THE SUPERCOPA?

Brazilian Champion in 2025, Flamengo faces Corinthians, winner of last season’s Copa do Brasil. The match will take place at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time) on February 1st (Sunday), at Mané Garrincha Stadium in Brasília.

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