Corinthians would already have a plan to replace Yuri Alberto if the striker leaves the team to Europe in the mid -year transfer window. The target would be striker Roberto Firmino, a formerL-Ahli.
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According to “UOL Esporte”, Corinthians master sponsor, Lucky Sports, could play part of the athlete’s salaries in a scheme similar to that made with Memphis Depay.
The athlete would be a replacement for Yuri Alberto. According to the publication, Alvinegro already works with the likely departure of shirt 9 towards European football, especially England. The good time of the player has been noticing him noted by clubs in the old continent.
It is noteworthy that Firmino still has a bond with the Saudi Arabia team, but has not been acting regularly. The player was not registered in Saudi Arabia competitions and has only been acting at the Asian Champions League since January.
The last match in which the athlete played was on May 3, against Kawasaki Frontale, in the Champions League Asian final. Al-Ahli won 2-0 and won the trophy with two Brazilian assists.
The intention of the sponsor of Timão would also be independent of the issue involving Corinthians president Augusto Mello, who may even be arrested after police investigation involving the club’s contract with former team sponsor, Vaidebet.
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What is Firmino’s salary in Saudi Arabia?
According to the specialized website Capology, Firmino has a salary of 19 million euros annually – about $ 122 million for the current price, about $ 10 million per year.
The comparison purposes, Memphis Depay would have a total cost of about $ 5 million per month for two years of contract if all the targets set forth in the bond was, about half of the amount is paid by the club’s sponsor.
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Firmino numbers in the career
| Times | Games | Goals | Assists |
| Figueirense | 53 | 12 | 0 |
| Brazilian | 55 | 17 | 7 |
| Al-Ahli | 65 | 21 | 17 |
| Hoffenheim | 153 | 49 | 36 |
| Liverpool | 362 | 111 | 76 |
Roberto Firmino in season 2024/25
- 31 Games
- 12 goals
- 10 Assists
