Felipe Augusto joins Zenit as ex-Corinthians striker hails move | OneFootball

Felipe Augusto has been unveiled by Zenit as their latest signing. According to Meu Timao, the 22-year-old’s transfer is worth 15 million euros guaranteed, with a further 5 million in bonuses.

The former Corinthians forward described the switch as a major opportunity and a significant step in his career. He noted his experience in Belgium and Türkiye, and called the challenge exciting.

The Russian club beat Benfica to his signing. Corinthians will receive at least 375,000 euros via FIFA’s solidarity mechanism, as he spent ages 13 to 19 at the club, giving them 2.5% of the fee.

Felipe Augusto joined Trabzonspor in 2025 after leaving Cercle Brugge, a move that brought Corinthians about R$ 4.75 million. In Türkiye he quickly established himself among the squad’s key players, rising into the top 10 most valuable in the league.

He had first departed Corinthians for Cercle Brugge in 2023 for 3 million euros, developing in Belgium before earning the Trabzonspor move two years later. A club academy graduate, he made his debut for the senior side in 2021 against Novorizontino in the Paulista. He totalled 29 appearances and two goals for Corinthians, and won the Paulista Under-17 title in 2021.

Source: Meu Timao