Corinthians cut ties with Coronado—and save millions | OneFootball

Corinthians and Igor Coronado have reached a formal agreement to dissolve the midfielder’s contract, according to sources including UOL and Globo. The deal, finalized on Friday evening in discussion with Coronado’s representatives, comes after a period of mutual dissatisfaction and recurring injuries that limited the player’s impact at the club.

Coronado, whose contract was originally set to run through February 2026, had become increasingly unsettled due to lack of playing time. Though he arrived at Corinthians with the expectation of being a key contributor, he was hampered first by a right thigh injury, then by dengue fever, and later persistent hip pain and an adductor tendon issue that sidelined him for much of March. During his tenure, Coronado played 67 times for the club, with 31 starts, registering seven goals and five assists. He nonetheless leaves the club with a Campeonato Paulista winner’s medal in 2025.

The club entered negotiations with Coronado’s agent and, seeking a swift and amicable solution, laid out terms that restructured its outstanding debt to the player. The agreement stipulates that Corinthians will pay roughly R$8 million in overdue signing-on bonuses and R$1.8 million owed to agent Rafael Brandino in 18 monthly installments beginning immediately after the contract termination.

The decision has meaningful financial implications for Corinthians, who continue to operate under interim leadership since Augusto Melo’s removal by the club’s Deliberative Council. By ending the contract more than half a year early, Corinthians relieve themselves of an estimated R$17 million in future obligations to Coronado, in addition to the payments already owed, and take a significant burden off their monthly wage bill—one that had previously been around R$2 million per month for the midfielder alone.

From the outset, both club and player signaled a desire for a clean break absent legal complications. The two parties reached the settlement without dispute, ensuring there would be no risk of future litigation either in Brazilian courts or at governing bodies such as FIFA.

Coronado is expected to return to the Joaquim Grava training centre this Saturday, when the Corinthians squad reconvenes after their break, to say farewell to teammates and staff prior to signing the contract rescission.

The club’s new management considers the agreement a positive measure—both for financial health and squad clarity—as they continue efforts to recalibrate the roster and restore internal stability.

Sources: UOL, Globo

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