Zakaria signing puts pressure on Corinthians’ chief scout | OneFootball

By Tiago Salazar

The imminent signing of Moroccan midfielder Zakaria Labyad has caused unrest at Corinthians. The arrival of the player, who is about to be officially announced as a new addition to Timão, has put enormous pressure on Renan Bloise, the club's scouting manager.

According to reports, Zakaria Labyad was recommended by Memphis Depay. The Dutch striker is a close friend of the Moroccan, having played together at PSV.

Memphis suggested Zakaria’s name to Renan Bloise. The professional evaluated the player and gave the green light for the football department to negotiate the signing.

However, the fact that the Moroccan was not requested by coach Dorival Júnior or recommended by Corinthians’ market analysts raised eyebrows. The information was initially published by ge and confirmed by Gazeta Esportiva.

The controversy has sparked a wave of questions directed at Renan Bloise. Some Timão directors are already advocating for his dismissal. He arrived in 2024 on the recommendation of former football executive Fabinho Soldado.

(Photo: Reproduction/Instagram)

See also:  All the news from Gazeta Esportiva Gazeta Esportiva’s YouTube Channel Follow Gazeta Esportiva on Instagram 

Last Sunday, after the defeat to Palmeiras, coach Dorival Júnior assured that he did not request Zakaria Labyad. He even emphasized that he knew little about the player and got some information through Memphis Depay.

“Regarding Zakaria, it was not my request, but I am here to coach the team. I don’t know the player very well, I got some information from Memphis. Let him come, he will be treated very well. There’s no problem if he wasn’t recommended by the coach. He will be an important player and I hope he’s in his best condition to fight for his place,” he said.

The Moroccan was a free agent after leaving Dalian Yingbo, in China. He scored six goals and provided four assists in 25 matches for the Asian team. He was at Neo Química Arena to watch the Derby and is expected to sign a contract with Timão until the end of the year.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.