O Corinthians is moving backstage to plan the second half of the season. In order to qualify the cast of coach António Oliveira, the board has already defined the ideal profile of reinforcements. The priority is to hire players who can offer more physical dimension and presence in the midfield.
António Oliveira highlighted the need for players with greater physical imposition to balance the duels in the midfield. "We realize there's a little body missing, physical dimension. It's the midfield battle, first and second-ball duels. We suffered a little. We have to make adjustments to combine physical and technical condition, not just talent," said the coach after the game against the Botafogo.
With the ideal profile outlined, the Corinthians Its main target in the market is the player Hernani, currently at Parma, of the Italian B Series. Hernani, 31 and 1.88m tall, stands out for its physical imposition and versatility in the field. Although a previous proposal was rejected, the club's interest remains strong.
Internally approved, Hernani has the characteristics sought by Corinthians. Revealed by Athletico-PR, the player has gone through clubs such as Zenit (Russia), Saint-Étienne (France), Genoa and Reggina (Italy). Hernani's contract with Parma goes halfway through 2025, but Corinthians He's determined to secure his hiring.
The fans of Corinthians, known for their passion and demand, have already demonstrated support for Hernani's possible arrival. The expectation is that your hiring brings the physical balance necessary to face opponents who explore this dimension of the game.
