Free from restrictions in the market and already planning the 2026 season, Corinthians started talks to try to sign striker Kaio César, who belongs to Al-Hilal, from Saudi Arabia.
According to ESPN, at 21 years old, the player fits the profile sought by the black and white board at this time. The idea is to reinforce the offensive sector with young athletes with growth potential, taking advantage of the club’s new financial and administrative phase.
Although there are other names mapped out for the position, Kaio César currently emerges as Corinthians’ main target. Internally, the assessment is that the attacker has technical and physical characteristics that please the coaching staff.
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Who is Kaio Caesar?
Kaio César Andrade Lima was born on February 15, 2004, he is 21 years old and 1.65m tall. Right-handed, the player acts as a winger and midfielder.
The player began his career in Sport’s youth teams before moving to Agrimaq. In 2018, he went to Coritiba, where he stayed until he turned professional in 2023.
For Coxa, he played 36 games, scoring three goals. His performances caught the attention of Vitória de Guimarães, from Portugal, who signed him in 2024 for 4.2 million euros – almost R$27 million.
For the Portuguese team, he played 47 games, scoring four goals and contributing eight assists.
Al-Hilal then signed the athlete at the beginning of 2025 for 9 million euros – around R$57 million. At the Saudi club, he has 21 games, with three goals and three assists.
The boy also has a history of being called up to the Brazilian youth team, with four games for the under-23s.
Kaio César’s career numbers
| Time | Games | Goals | Assists |
| Victory of Guimarães | 47 | 4 | 8 |
| Coritiba | 36 | 3 | 0 |
| Al-Hilal | 34 | 4 | 6 |
| Total | 104 | 10 | 11 |
Negotiation status
On the athlete’s side, the scenario favors a possible negotiation. Kaio César was not even listed for Al-Hilal’s last match, against Al-Nassr.
Revealed by Coritiba, the striker has a contract with the Saudi club until June 2028, but is out of coach Simone Inzaghi’s plans. Furthermore, your stay occupies a foreign place.
If he leaves Al-Hilal, Kaio César welcomes a return to Brazilian football. In the current season, he played 14 matches, with one goal scored and three assists, numbers that still seek greater regularity.
Furthermore, interest in the player is the desire of coach Dorival Júnior. According to ESPN, the coach has asked for players to play on the sides of the field, capable of giving more breadth and depth to the team.
In Dorival’s view, the arrival of a striker on the edge would allow Corinthians to vary their tactical design throughout the matches. The proposal is to explore more speed and individual duels, mainly along the side corridors.
Values of Kaio César
According to the specialized website “Capology”, Kaio César receives 1.5 million euros per year, around R$9.7 million. Monthly, the value is R$813 thousand.
On the market, the athlete has an estimated market value of 5 million euros – according to the specialized website “Tranfermarkt”.
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