O Coritiba hopes to define it by Wednesday, the day of its debut on Brasileirãotwo negotiations that have been going on since the beginning of the season. Back in Série A and afraid of beating the elite and returning to the Premier League, the Paraná team has two strikers in its sights to reinforce the squad. It is about Keno, from Fluminense, and Tiquinho Soares, from Santos.
In both cases, athletes must accept a salary reduction. THE payroll of the club last year was estimated at R$4.5 million. But only Tiquinho’s current salary is R$ 1.5 million. For this amount, the player, who is not in Santos coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda’s plans, will not be signed. Keno’s condition is similar. The athlete had his contract renewed with Fluminense until the end of the year, but is out of Zubeldía’s plans. Tiquinho would help Coritiba in commanding the attack. Keno, more on the left, with dribbling and speed.
Coritiba is focused on improving the firepower of its attack. The club made the most expensive signing in its history this season. Paid R$ 15 million by striker Breno Lopes, ex-Palmeiras and Fortaleza. Coritiba plans revenue in 2026 of R$170 million. Coach Fernando Seabra’s main mission is to keep the team in Brazil’s first division. His debut in the Brasileirão will be against Bragantino, at Couto Pereira, probably with a maximum capacity. Coritiba has one of the most passionate fans in national football.
Santos could release on loan
Santos wants to get rid of Tiquinho since Gabigol arrived at Vila Belmiro. The player, who came from Botafogo, didn’t work out. He was nowhere near the top scorer the fans expected. He has a sequence of injuries and played little. There is the possibility of a loan, as long as Santos pays part of the athlete’s salary. There are also players’ gloves and the values of contractual rights. Both Keno and Tiquinho have contracts with their respective clubs. Santos hopes to sell the player for R$13 million.
