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Corinthians announced, last Tuesday, the 23rd, the departure of Fabinho Soldado as football executive. The decision, according to an official note released by the club, was taken in common agreementending a period marked by internal support from the cast and strong political exhaustion behind the scenes at Parque São Jorge. Shutdown only happens two days after winning the Copa do Brasilin a period of renewal carried out by management.
Fabinho’s stay had been considered uncertain for some time. The leader had proposal from the International and it was being target of pressure from advisors linked to the club’s internal politics. Even with the players’ public support, the situation became unsustainable behind the scenes, especially given the board’s attempt to reorganize football management after months of institutional instability.
Political pressure
President Osmar Stábile had been pressured by advisors to promote changes in the football department, and Fabinho Soldado became one of the main targets. Internally, the executive was seen as a technical and professional name, while sectors of the club’s politics defended a different conduct of football. The divergence of views ended up weighing on the outcome.
Still on the Maracanã lawn, right after the victory over Vasco that guaranteed the fourth Brazilian Cup championship, Fabinho spoke in a farewell tone and made clear his discomfort with the political environment at Corinthians. The speech, interpreted as a direct message to the black and white leadership, exposed the conflict between professionalization and internal interests.
Cast support
Despite leaving, Fabinho Soldado left the club with strong support from the squad. During the Copa do Brasil title celebration, players publicly praised the manager. In the electric trio of the celebration, midfielder Rodrigo Garro asked Fabinho to take the microphone, while Gustavo Henrique sang “stay, Soldado”, accompanied by fans present at the Neo Química Arena.
Memphis Depayone of last season’s main signings, also showed support for the executive. The Dutchman even stated that Fabinho was victim of political pressurein addition to highlighting the importance of the manager in the process that culminated in his arrival at the club. It was Fabinho, in fact, who led the negotiations and even traveled to the Netherlands to close the agreement in 2024. Coach Dorival Júnior maintained a close relationship with the executive and praised his work internally.
Immediate impact
Fabinho Soldado’s departure has a direct impact on the football department’s routine. He was responsible for contract renewal negotiationsconversations with staff of loaned athletes and mapping of the ball market. He also held frequent meetings with the technical committee and the market analysis manager, Renan Bloise, his right-hand man at the club.
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With the change, conversations about reinforcements and contractual definitions tend to become temporarily frozen. In seven days, the contracts for Fabrizio Angileri, Ángel Romero and Talles Magno. The Argentine had been negotiating for months to remain, while the other two are not in the plans for 2026. The re-presentation of the squad is scheduled for January 3, when the board is expected to meet with the players to explain the next steps in command of football.
