Corinthians president promises “Christmas gifts”

Elected president of Corinthians, Augusto Melo used his campaign to talk about putting together a great team for 2024 under the guarantee that the team would compete for titles again. Still without announcing a big name, the manager responded to fans on social media assuring that the ‘Christmas gift’ will be announced on January 2nd, when he takes over the club.

Many Corinthians fans are irritated with Augusto Melo because he gives a lot of interviews promising big names and not signing up with anyone. The most popular name is Gabigol, but Corinthians are encountering enormous resistance from the locals to take him from Flamengo. The red-black, by the way, is already in advanced negotiations with full-back Viña, from Roma, another name that appeared in Melo’s plans.

Nicknamed “Doctor Consulta” on social media by the already irritated Corinthians, due to the fact that he probed a lot of reinforcements and did not agree with anyone, the president responded to a request from a fan, implying that the club has already closed pieces besides the full-back- left Hugo, from Goiás, and midfielder Raniele, from Cuiabá. In addition to the return of Raúl Gustavo.

“The gifts are very well stored and you will receive them on January 2nd”, stated Augusto Melo in response on his social networks. Regarding the delay in announcing reinforcements, the president explained. “You are very anxious. I will only be president to present solutions on the 2nd. Until then, relax and enjoy the parties. Your president is working in secrecy.”

In addition to announcing the departures of Gil, Giuliano and Renato Augusto – Cantillo will also not stay -, Corinthians sold Felipe Augusto to Belgium and said goodbye to Pedro, who was traded to Zenit. Arrivals are at an extremely slow pace.

Robert Renan was offered, but the club was not enthusiastic about having him for just six months and gave up on opening a deal with Zenit. Viña opted for Flamengo’s proposal and Gabigol should remain at Flamengo. At least that’s what Rio’s leaders guarantee. In this way, Augusto Melo’s promises must come from outside the country.