Globo.com reported that Alex Santana received inquiries and offers from Brazilian clubs in recent weeks, and that the negotiations did not progress.

According to Globo.com, Corinthians considers Alex Santana a player who can be used in negotiations and is waiting for offers from interested parties. The internal expectation at the club is that the player's agents will find new destinations for him, preferably with the new clubs paying his full salary. Alex Santana has expressed to the board his desire to remain at Corinthians, but was not reinstated by coach Dorival Júnior. While waiting for a new club, Santana has been training at CT Joaquim Grava and preparing with a personal trainer.

Globo.com reports that Alex Santana is not included in coach Dorival Júnior's plans for the beginning of Corinthians' 2026 season. The player was informed that he is not to report on the upcoming Saturday and should instead go to the club on Monday. Upon his return, the midfielder will train at different times and will not take part in activities with the group of players. This arrangement is expected to last until the player secures a new team. Corinthians has not yet received any offers for him, although other clubs have made inquiries and consultations, none of which have been official. Alex Santana's contract with Corinthians is valid until December 31, 2027.

Players like Alex Santana, who is set to return from a loan in January, can be offered again in negotiations as part of deals with interested clubs.