It was in this model that the club signed an agreement with midfielder Matías Rojas in recent days. Corinthians made a deposit of R$20.5 million to prevent a transfer ban related to the player from coming into force — the deadline for registration was January 2nd. The other R$20.5 million that completes the agreement will be paid later this month.
According to UOL’s findings, this form of negotiation also allows the club to bargain for discounts. In the case of Rojas, there was a reduction of approximately R$6 million in interest and charges.
Mexican resistance blocks end of transfer ban
Despite this, Corinthians still finds it extremely difficult to overturn the main transfer ban in force, which is the result of a debt that currently amounts to around R$40 million with Santos Laguna, from Mexico, for the signing of defender Félix Torres, at the beginning of 2024.
Timão holds talks with Mexicans to try to reach a payment model, but faces strong resistance. Proposals to pay up to 90% of the cash value were rejected, as were requests for dilution or reduction of charges, which exceed R$7 million.
Furthermore, there is internal concern about keeping up to date the installments of the renegotiation made with Toluca, also from Mexico, regarding the signing of striker Pedro Raul. The agreement provides for payments in eight installments of around R$5 million, with payment terms lasting until 2028.
