Pedro Raul eyes chance amid injuries to end drought on Corinthians return | OneFootball

With his stay confirmed at Corinthians, Pedro Raul will get a fresh run after the FIFA window as injuries to Memphis Depay and Gui Negão open space. He is still goalless this season.

Next up is Fluminense at the Maracanã on Wednesday, 1 April at 21:30, the Campeonato Brasileiro opener. Dorival Júnior is expected to keep Yuri Alberto up front and pick a partner from Pedro Raul, Vitinho, Kaio César, Kayke or Dieguinho. ge.globo reports Jesse Lingard could start.

He has not scored since 7 December 2025, in Ceará’s 3-1 loss to Palmeiras. Since returning, he has 12 outings for Corinthians, 279 minutes, averaging 23.25, without scoring.

Vitória and Remo showed Série A interest, but he did not want to leave. Loans required suitors to pay his full wages, which halted talks.

Signed in February 2024 under then president Augusto Melo, he is tied to 31 December 2028. Corinthians bought 100% of his rights for US$ 5 million in four instalments.

Delays on early payments and the risk of a transfer ban forced a renegotiation. The total rose to at least US$ 8 million, to be settled in nine instalments from 2025 to 2028.

Output has been modest at Corinthians. He scored three in 33 games in 2024, then one in three in 2025 before joining Ceará. Despite Ceará’s relegation, he hit the goal that sealed the Campeonato Cearense title against Fortaleza and finished 2025 with 18 goals in 51 games across both clubs.

Source: Meu Timao