Corinthians bet on Hugo Souza for the goalkeeper position

O Corinthians is about to receive a new reinforcement for the goalkeeper position. Hugo Souza, who will be loaned to the club until the end of 2024, landed in São Paulo on the night of last Sunday (30). The player, who arrived at Guarulhos Airport around 23:30 with his manager André BahiaHe was very excited about the opportunity to wear the alvinegra shirt.

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In a brief contact with the report of the My Timão portal, Hugo Souza expressed his happiness and willingness to face this new challenge. "Happy, happy and vampire. Up!" said the goalie. The transfer should be made official later this week, but Hugo can only act by Timão from July 10, when he opens the transfer window in Brazil.

Hugo Souza arrives at Corinthians to compete for the position with Matheus Donelli, current team holder. Since the departure of Carlos Miguel, who was transferred to Nottingham Forest, Corinthians I was looking for a new goalie. Hugo, 25, was chosen and will be borrowed by the end of 2024.

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The new reinforcement of Timão has not played in two months, having made his last match on April 27 by GD Chaves, Portugal, against Casa Pia by the Portuguese Championship. Despite the downgrading of his team in the competition, Hugo Souza has a promising history. He gained prominence in Flamengo in 2020, when he had the opportunity to play in the main team during an outbreak of Covid-19 that affected the cast. On that occasion, the goalkeeper had a memorable performance against the Palm trees.

Now, Hugo Souza has a chance to settle in Corinthians and contribute to the team following the Brazilian Championship. The crowd is looking forward to seeing the new goalie in action and expects him to bring security and confidence to the defensive sector of the team.

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