Corinthians seal Fernando Diniz deal 🤝 | OneFootball

Corinthians have agreed to appoint Fernando Diniz to replace Dorival Júnior as the club’s head coach.

The information was confirmed by ge.

The club opted for a change in leadership after the home defeat to Inter last Sunday (5).

This week, Timão have important fixtures with their Libertadores opener against Platense in Argentina, and the derby against Palmeiras at Neo Química Arena.

Diniz’s most recent job

Fernando Diniz left Vasco a little over a month ago, at the end of February.

He took charge of the Rio club in March 2025 and had a spell with some good moments on the pitch.

The team reached the Copa do Brasil final, but were beaten by Corinthians themselves in the decider.

In the Brazilian Championship, Vasco even dreamed of a Libertadores spot, but ended up qualifying only for the Copa Sudamericana.

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