Corinthians remains attentive to the ball market and evaluates options to reinforce the offensive sector. One of the names that has emerged behind the scenes in recent days is that of Argentine striker Santiago Solari, currently at Racing Club.
The player was offered to Timão and began to be analyzed by the board, which is looking for viable alternatives within the club’s financial scenario. The information is from the ‘Racing de Alma’ profile, which covers the day-to-day life of the Argentine club.
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Who is Solari and how does he play?
Santiago Germán Solari Ferreyra is 28 years old and acts mainly as a wingerwith preference for the right side of the attack, but he can also play on the left or more centrally. Revealed in the youth teams of Vélez Sarsfield, the striker built his career in Argentine football through clubs such as Defensa y Justicia until arriving at Racing, where he has a contract until the end of 2027.
Solari is known for speed, mobility and participation in the collective game. He is not a striker with very high numbers of goals, but he is seen as a tactically useful player, who helps with recovery, creates plays on the wings and offers depth to the attack.
On the field, Solari usually plays wide on the sides, exploring dribbling, infiltration and crossing. He has already played in continental competitions and has experience in higher pressure games, which is seen as a positive point if negotiations progress.
Solari: values
The possibility of negotiating with Corinthians arose after the player was offered by intermediaries. The white board of directors presented a loan proposal with purchase obligation at the end of the contract. The values are around 2.5 million dollars for approximately 80% of the athlete’s economic rights.
Racing, in turn, plays a tough game. The Argentine club asks for around 4 million dollars to release the attacker permanently, which created an impasse in the negotiations. Talks are ongoing, but depend on a financial agreement between the parties to move forward.
On the market, Solari is valued within a range considered intermediate for South American football, with estimated value between 11 and 18 million reaisdepending on the quote. This profile fits with Corinthians’ current planning, which seeks reinforcements without investments considered high.
If hired, the Argentine would arrive as an option to expand the squad’s offensive alternatives and increase competitiveness in the attacking sector. The board treats the name with caution, but recognizes that the player fits the profile sought for the season.
