Corinthians HubCorinthians may take legal action to sign Hugo Souza permanently. The goalkeeper is on loan to the Brazilian club until December 31 this year.
What happened?
Flamengo rejected Corinthians' offer to buy Hugo Souza. Corinthians' management is unhappy with the decision and threatens to take legal action to resolve the dispute.
Corinthians' legal director, Vinicius Cascone, stated that the club has a clear and objective contract with Flamengo and that the rejection of the offer is unfair. Cascone also highlighted that Corinthians has already presented two guarantees to close the deal.
Why is this important for Corinthians?
The dispute over Hugo Souza is important for Corinthians because the goalkeeper has been fundamental to the team. At 1.99 meters tall, Hugo Souza is one of the team's main players and his stay is vital for the squad.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| December 31 | End of Hugo Souza's loan |
What's next?
Corinthians may go to court to resolve the dispute. The club's management is studying the options and may make a decision in the coming days. Meanwhile, Flamengo maintains its position and is not willing to sell Hugo Souza.
The transfer value of Hugo Souza is 800,000 euros, equivalent to 4.9 million reals. Corinthians can pay the amount in four installments.
