Corinthians debt stalls deal, and Hugo Souza could return to Flamengo in 2025 | The column at Fla

Hugo Souza, from Flamengo, has been standing out in goal for Corinthians

Corinthians may have problems completing the purchase of goalkeeper Hugo Souza from Flemish. That’s because The São Paulo club still has financial disputes with Rubro-Negro, related to the purchase of full-back Matheuzinho at the beginning of this year. The delay in payment means that Mais Querido’s management wants strong guarantees before Hugo is definitively released..

Corinthians have already announced their intention to buy 50% of Hugo Souza’s rights for R$800,000, paid in four installments until 2026. However, the Flemish he has the right to reject the financial guarantee provided by the residents of São Paulo, requesting that payment be made in cash. The information is from GE. If there is no agreement, Hugo could return to Gávea at the end of the loan.

CORINTHIANS are indebted for MATHEUZINHO

oh Flemish Matheuzinho sold for 4 million euros (R$ 24.1 million). AN Corinthians the first two partners paid, late, the equivalent of R $ 4 million each. The third one, for R $ 8 million, exceeded the 30-day deadline. Therefore, the red and black board contacted the directors of the São Paulo club, they did not receive an answer and had to use a guarantee clause.

So, the Corinthians still owes R $ 13 million: 8 of the third installment and two more of R $ 2.5 million, which are scheduled for August 2025 and 2026. In addition to the R $ 13 million, a fine of 20% will be applied, ie, R $ 15.6 million.

HUGO SOUZA USE CASES

Corinthians signed Hugo Souza on loan at the beginning of July, paying 200 thousand euros (R$ 1.19 million) to Rubro-Negro for the negotiation. However, after a good performance by the 25-year-old player, the São Paulo club decided to use the purchase option provided in the contract.

It is worth remembering that recently, Corinthians spent a total of R $ 1 million to count on Hugo Souza in two games against Flemish for Brasileirão and Copa do Brasil. Therefore, by hiring the goalkeeper permanently, the São Paulo team will not have to pay Rubro-Negro ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

CORINTHIAN X FLAMENGO

In addition to the ‘battles’ off the field, Flemish e Corinthians they will meet again to secure a place in the grand final of the Copa do Brasil. Therefore, the duel is scheduled for October 20 (Sunday), starting at 4 pm (Brasilia time), at the Neo Química Arena.

As they won the first game 1-0, the Flemish need a draw to confirm their classification in the national final. If the São Paulo team gets a simple victory, the place will be decided on penalties. Finally, if Rubro-Negro loses by two goals, they will leave the competition.