After announcing the arrival of midfielder Matheus Pereira, who was at Fortaleza, Corinthians can once again look for pieces in Ceará football. The target player at the moment is Argentine midfielder Tomás Pochettino, 29 years old.
The black and white board maintains open negotiations and is working to close new contracts in the coming days. The strategy has been to proceed with caution, evaluating names that fit into the sporting and financial planning.
How are the negotiations going? THE Sporting News explains.
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Pochettino going to Corinthians?
According to information released by “Diário do Gavião”, Corinthians has advanced in negotiations to sign the Argentine midfielder permanently. The proposal under discussion is around 1.8 million euros (around R$11 million).
The point of greatest disagreement between the parties is the method of payment. Corinthians presented the possibility of paying the amount in six semiannual installments, seeking to dilute the financial impact of the operation.
Fortaleza prefers a shorter model, with payment divided into three installments. Despite the impasse, there is optimism that an agreement can be reached in the coming days.
Player situation in Fortaleza
Tomás Pochettino, 29 years old, was one of Fortaleza’s highlights last season, even with the club’s relegation in 2025.
The midfielder has a contract with Leão do Pici until the end of 2027, but the situation regarding his stay is at an impasse. The main reason is the Argentine’s high salary, considered incompatible with the club’s financial reality in Series B.
In 2025, Pochettino played 45 matches, scored four goals and provided six assists, playing 2,041 minutes.
Pochettino’s numbers in Fortaleza
| Season | Games | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 2 | – |
| 2025 | 45 | 4 | 6 |
| 2024 | 60 | 7 | 13 |
| 2023 | 70 | 6 | 10 |
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