Corinthians leaves Alex Santana and Renato out of plans

Corinthians keeps Alex Santana and Renato out of the squad for 2026. The players train separately and await new destinations.

What happened?

Alex Santana and Renato have completed a month of solitary training at the CT Joaquim Grava. The duo is not part of Corinthians' plans for the 2026 season.

Why is this important for Corinthians?

Alex Santana, 30, arrived at Timão from Athletico-PR in 2024. He was instrumental in avoiding relegation in the Brasileirão that year and won the Paulistão title the following year.

What comes next?

Corinthians hopes that the agents of Alex Santana and Renato can find new clubs that will fully assume the players' salaries. Meanwhile, Alex maintains his physical fitness with training at the CT and follow-up with a personal trainer.