Libertadores winner with Flamengo set to join Corinthians, claims Neto | OneFootball

Vitinho played for Flamengo between 2018 and 2022 before transferring to Arabia

The forward Vitinho, former player of Flamengo, is about to sign with Corinthians, according to the presenter Craque Neto. The Corinthians idol stated on Thursday (07) that the athlete, who is currently without a club, underwent medical exams on the morning of the same day.

— Fabinho Soldado (Corinthians' football executive) hired a guy named Vitinho. He's hired. He's undergoing medical exams today (Thursday) and will be signed. We can even talk about him later. I don't remember this Vitinho. Every guy with ‘inho’ in his name is tough for me -, said Neto during the Donos da Bola, a Band program.

Vitinho is 31 years old and was with Al-Ettifaq (SAU) since 2022, but terminated his contract at the end of last season. Excluding signing bonuses and incentives, the forward joins Corinthians at zero cost. According to the Meu Timão website, the contract between the player and the club will be valid for two seasons.

What was Vitinho's journey like at the Rubro-Negro?

Vitinho joined Flamengo in July 2018 and became one of the most expensive signings in the club's history. After all, the Most Beloved shelled out 10 million euros (around R$ 44 million at the time) to bring the player from CSKA Moscow (RUS). Four seasons later, the forward bid farewell to Mengão and headed to Al-Ettifaq.

Wearing the Sacred Mantle, Vitinho played in 215 matches, scoring 29 goals. Additionally, the forward lifted the following trophies with Flamengo: one Libertadores, two Brazilian Championships, one Copa do Brasil, two Brazilian Supercups, one Recopa Sudamericana, and three Carioca Championships.

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