Corinthians set to renew contracts with academy trio | OneFootball

The Corinthians are preparing to renew the contracts of three youth players who are already training with the professional team: striker Gui Negão, right-back João Vitor “Jacaré”, and midfielder André Luiz.

The situation with André Luiz is the most advanced at the moment. The talks are well underway and the decision on the boy's contract extension should be made by this Friday.

André Luiz was recently called up to join the professional team's training. The boy is one of the youth players from Timão who has impressed coach Dorival Júnior.

He might even be included in the squad for this Sunday's match against Vasco. Corinthians have been dealing with losses in midfield, such as those of José Martínez and Carrillo (injured), which opens a gap for the boy to be included in the list.

João Vitor “Jacaré”. (Photo: Rodrigo Gazzanel / Ag. Corinthians)

“Jacaré” and Gui Negão also in talks

The talks for the renewals of right-back João Vitor “Jacaré” and striker Gui Negão are still in the early stages. The negotiations are ongoing. The fact is that the club is interested in renewing both players' contracts.

Jacaré is another youth player who has been training with the professional team. He has not yet had an opportunity in the senior team under Dorival's command, but he is being closely watched by the coach.

Gui Negão is a bit more established in the professional team. The boy has been getting some opportunities in the team, especially in the absence of important attacking players like Yuri Alberto and Memphis, who are in the medical department. This season, he has scored one goal in six matches.

Gui Negão (Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Agência Corinthians)

Gui Negão has a contract with Corinthians until May 2027, as does Jacaré, whose contract is valid until November of the same year.

The information about the renewal of the three youths was initially reported by Itatiaia and confirmed by Gazeta Esportiva.

Corinthians has been acting quickly to not lose its main prospects. Timão does not want the scenario of young striker Kauê Furquim to repeat itself. The boy was bought by Bahia, who paid the low termination fee for the national market.

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