A club has announced the departure of Brazilian forward Kaio Cesar, and Corinthians is expecting him.

Kaio César confirmed the agreement to join Corinthians, stating that everything is settled and that he is also decided. He said that everyone around him, including his family, directors, and coaches, knows of his desire now and that he just has to wait a little, adding that he is very anxious. The agreement is arranged between the clubs and the player's representative. However, Kaio César needed to remain in Saudi Arabia for a few more days before joining Corinthians due to a shortage of players in Al-Hilal's squad.

Kaio César has an agreement to join Corinthians on loan until the end of this year and is expected to arrive in Brazil this week to undergo medical examinations and sign the contract. Marcelo Paz, Corinthians' executive director of football, told TNT Sports that Kaio César is coming to the club and that the deal is very close and practically settled. He added that the player is arriving next week and the transfer is 98% complete, with only a minimal detail remaining. Paz also stated that Kaio César is a young player with speed, a characteristic Dorival asked for. According to different sources cited by Ge, the loan will cost 500,000 euros, but Corinthians denies this and claims it will only cover the player's salaries. If Corinthians wants to keep the player at the end of 2026, they will have to pay six million euros for 50% of his economic rights.

Kaio César is in Saudi Arabia, awaiting the signing of a one-year loan contract between Corinthians and Al-Hilal. According to different sources cited by ge, the loan will have a cost of 500,000 euros. However, Corinthians denies that it will pay for the transaction and states it will only cover the player's salary. If Corinthians wishes to retain the player at the end of 2026, the club will be required to pay 6 million euros for 50% of his economic rights.

Kaio César of Al Hilal is close to being confirmed as a new signing for Corinthians, with the two clubs exchanging contract drafts for a deal valued at one million euros. The player's desire to join was a key factor. According to ESPN, he will join Corinthians on loan with a purchase option of 6 million euros for 50% of his rights. His agent, Gilson Tussi, revealed to ESPN that Kaio César chose Corinthians over other clubs, influenced by a conversation with coach Dorival Júnior. The player agreed to a one-third reduction in his salary to play for Corinthians; his previous monthly earnings at Al Hilal were well above R$ 1 million, excluding bonuses. Negotiations with Corinthians had begun in 2025 but did not advance because of a transfer ban. With no current impediments, Kaio César is waiting for the final formalities to be completed before he can travel to Brazil and sign.

ESPN BR reports that Kaio César has been contracted by Corinthians and will be announced.

Globo.com reports that the first rounds of negotiation between Corinthians and Al-Hilal for forward Kaio César were productive and that the clubs have made progress towards an agreement. The Saudi club has accepted to loan Kaio César for one season, and Corinthians is confident about the signing. Al-Hilal is asking for 500 thousand euros for the player's release. Corinthians, which had initially prioritized a free transfer, is now willing to invest to acquire him. The parties are currently discussing the payment method, as Corinthians is trying to extend the payment schedule. Kaio César's contract with Al-Hilal runs until mid-2028, and he has played only six matches as a starter in the current season.

According to a report from Globo.com, Corinthians have started talks with Al-Hilal regarding Kaio César. Corinthians is prioritizing a transfer with no acquisition costs, and a loan is one of the options being discussed. Kaio César has started in only six matches during the current season and wants more playing time. In this context, a move to Brazilian football is viewed positively.

According to ESPN, Corinthians has opened talks to sign forward Kaio César from Al Hilal. The player has the characteristics of a reinforcement requested by Dorival Júnior. Corinthians has other targets for the position, but at the moment, Kaio César is of most interest to the club's management. If the player leaves the Arab team, he prefers a return to Brazil.

Kaio César, a 21-year-old Brazilian winger, received a loan proposal from Corinthians. The proposal includes an option to buy. However, negotiations stalled due to a transfer ban preventing Corinthians from registering new players. For the transfer to proceed, Corinthians would need to settle a debt of $6.145 million with Santos Laguna for a previous transfer. The Brazilian transfer window closes on September 2. The player's contract at Al-Hilal SFC runs until June 30, 2028, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €5.00m.