Corinthians have defined Hugo Souza's successor. The club's first-choice goalkeeper, who is 27 years old, wants to return to European football and may be transferred in the next window.

Who is Hugo Souza's successor?

The young player Kauê, 22, another product of the club's youth system, has surpassed Felipe Longo and won the trust of Fernando Diniz's coaching staff.

Why was Kauê chosen?

The trust was evident in the game against Barra in the Copa do Brasil, where Hugo was rested and the youngster got the chance to play. Diniz and his assistants see the goalkeeper as a safe bet to deliver when needed.

What happens to Hugo Souza?

As previously mentioned, there is a chance that Hugo will be transferred in the next window. The transfer period starts on July 20 and will run until September in Brazilian football. | Statistic | Value | | --- | --- | | Hugo Souza's age | 27 years old | | Hugo Souza's market value | 11 million euros | | Equivalent in reals | R$ 64 million |

What is the impact for Corinthians?

The need for the club's management to resort to the market to replace Hugo decreases significantly, giving the directors more peace of mind to work on this issue.