The first big "loyer" of the current Brazilian football transfer market involves the Facundo Bernal steering wheel. The young player of the Defender Sporting has aroused the interest of big clubs in Brasileirão, including Corinthians, Botafogo and Fluminense.
O Corinthians Seems to be ahead in the 20-year-old hiring race. According to journalist Jorge Nicola, agent Rodrigo Ortega (OTB Sports) embarked early on Monday (15) for Uruguay with the objective of closing the agreement by US$ 5 million, about R$ 30 million.
However, the Fluminense He's in the race too. According to the website "Trivela", the club Rio has made a US proposal$ 2.5 million to acquire 85% of Bernal's economic rights. However, the offer was refused, but the conversations continue.
O Botafogo, in turn, made surveys and signaled the possibility of paying the fine rescissory US$ 6 million, stipulated in the player's contract.
Performance of Facundo Bernal
Facundo Bernal is a promising steering wheel that has gained prominence in the Base categories of the Defender Sporting, where he also acted as a defensive midfielder. In 2022, at the age of 18, he won a position in the professional team.
During the Uruguayan Championship of 2024, Bernal played 17 matches, starting in 16. It has an average of 1.6 finishes per game, 39.7 right passes per game (with 81% accuracy), 10.9 recovered balls and 6.8 interceptions per game. However, the lack of discipline is a negative point, with the player receiving six yellow cards in the season.
Throughout his professional career, Bernal accumulated 58 matches, scored two goals and gave two assists. Its qualities in airball, game exit, positioning and consistency are highly valued, making it a piece coveted by state-of-the-art clubs in Brazil.
Current Situation
The interest of Brazilian clubs in Bernal highlights its relevance and potential. For Corinthians, hiring the young steering wheel can represent a significant reinforcement in the midfield, meeting the strategic needs of the team.
With the negotiation underway, the fans of Corinthians looks forward to the positive outcome, which can consolidate the arrival of Facundo Bernal to São Jorge Park and strengthen the cast alvinegro for the next competitions.
