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João Ricardo Transfer from Fortaleza to Corinthians
The negotiation for the transfer of goalkeeper João Ricardo between Corinthians and Fortaleza has been canceled. Sources from the Corinthians side stated that João Ricardo failed medical examinations conducted in São Paulo on Monday, adding that the understanding was he was not medically cleared to play following his recovery from surgery on his right shoulder. In contrast, sources from Fortaleza deny that he failed the medical examinations and emphasize that he has been training without restrictions for two weeks. These Fortaleza sources also confirm that the negotiation will no longer happen. The arrival of the 37-year-old was a wish of coach Dorival Júnior, who had previously worked with him at Ceará.
The negotiation for the transfer of goalkeeper João Ricardo between Corinthians and Fortaleza has been canceled. Sources from the Corinthians side stated that João Ricardo failed medical examinations conducted in São Paulo on Monday, adding that the understanding was he was not medically cleared to play following his recovery from surgery on his right shoulder. In contrast, sources from Fortaleza deny that he failed the medical examinations and emphasize that he has been training without restrictions for two weeks. These Fortaleza sources also confirm that the negotiation will no longer happen. The arrival of the 37-year-old was a wish of coach Dorival Júnior, who had previously worked with him at Ceará.
Globo.com reported that João Ricardo was rejected in medical examinations at Corinthians on Monday (2) and has returned to Fortaleza. The player underwent surgery in October of the previous year for a right shoulder injury. The negotiation between Fortaleza and Corinthians was conducted by Pedro Martins and Marcelo Paz, and João Ricardo is now waiting to define his future.
Globo.com reported that João Ricardo was rejected in medical examinations at Corinthians on Monday (2) and has returned to Fortaleza. The player underwent surgery in October of the previous year for a right shoulder injury. The negotiation between Fortaleza and Corinthians was conducted by Pedro Martins and Marcelo Paz, and João Ricardo is now waiting to define his future.
Globo.com reported that João Ricardo, who is currently at Fortaleza, has an agreement with Corinthians. The player published a video on social media of him training with the ball at Fortaleza. It is expected that he will be released to play in March, at which point he will move to Corinthians. Corinthians' football director is Marcelo Paz, who was previously CEO of SAF do Fortaleza.
Globo.com reported that João Ricardo, who is currently at Fortaleza, has an agreement with Corinthians. The player published a video on social media of him training with the ball at Fortaleza. It is expected that he will be released to play in March, at which point he will move to Corinthians. Corinthians' football director is Marcelo Paz, who was previously CEO of SAF do Fortaleza.
According to Globo.com, Bruno Cals, the president of the Board of Directors of SAF Fortaleza, explained that João Ricardo was loaned to Corinthians, that the two clubs reached a commercial agreement, and that João Ricardo will only move to Corinthians after he recovers from surgery.
According to Globo.com, Bruno Cals, the president of the Board of Directors of SAF Fortaleza, explained that João Ricardo was loaned to Corinthians, that the two clubs reached a commercial agreement, and that João Ricardo will only move to Corinthians after he recovers from surgery.
Marcelo Paz stated that João Ricardo, who is at Fortaleza, will only join Corinthians if he receives 100% medical approval. João Ricardo is recovering from an injury. Paz also noted that Fortaleza needs to rotate its squad after being relegated to Série B, and the player's salary could become a burden. The transfer is a request from coach Dorival, who has worked with João Ricardo at Ceará.
Marcelo Paz stated that João Ricardo, who is at Fortaleza, will only join Corinthians if he receives 100% medical approval. João Ricardo is recovering from an injury. Paz also noted that Fortaleza needs to rotate its squad after being relegated to Série B, and the player's salary could become a burden. The transfer is a request from coach Dorival, who has worked with João Ricardo at Ceará.
Corinthians and Fortaleza reached an agreement on Friday for the 37-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper João Ricardo on a cost-free loan until the end of the season. Corinthians was looking for a more experienced player to be a backup for Hugo Souza. The contract signing and presentation are only expected to occur in March, as the goalkeeper is recovering from a right shoulder surgery from October. Corinthians will wait for a medical report to finalize the deal. The newspaper 'O Povo' initially published this information, which was confirmed by ge. The information also states that Fortaleza decided to negotiate the player to reduce its payroll. The goalkeeper's contract with Fortaleza is set to expire on 31/12/2027, and his current market value is €400k, according to Transfermarkt.
Corinthians and Fortaleza reached an agreement on Friday for the 37-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper João Ricardo on a cost-free loan until the end of the season. Corinthians was looking for a more experienced player to be a backup for Hugo Souza. The contract signing and presentation are only expected to occur in March, as the goalkeeper is recovering from a right shoulder surgery from October. Corinthians will wait for a medical report to finalize the deal. The newspaper 'O Povo' initially published this information, which was confirmed by ge. The information also states that Fortaleza decided to negotiate the player to reduce its payroll. The goalkeeper's contract with Fortaleza is set to expire on 31/12/2027, and his current market value is €400k, according to Transfermarkt.
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