Corinthians has a player who has gone five months without playing: Alex Santana. The midfielder reached this milestone on Wednesday and continues to train separately at the CT Joaquim Grava.

What happened to Alex Santana?

The player suffered a muscle injury in his right leg in October 2025 and has not been able to fully recover since. He was loaned to Grêmio, but was unable to establish himself as a starter.

Why is Alex Santana out of Corinthians' plans?

The club's technical committee, led by Dorival Júnior, decided not to use the player in the season's competitions. This is because Corinthians has several options for the midfielder position, including Raniele, Allan, André, Breno Bidon, Charles, Matheus Pereira, and André Carrillo.

What may happen to Alex Santana in the future?

The player still has a contract with Corinthians until December 31, 2027, but may be transferred to another club. He has already received inquiries and proposals from other Brazilian football teams, but nothing has been finalized yet.

DateEvent
October 4, 2025Alex Santana suffers muscle injury in his right leg
January 6, 2026Alex Santana reports back to CT Joaquim Grava
July 20, 2026Opening of the transfer window for athletes who did not participate in state championships in 2026