Coritiba announced that Willian Oliveira has been signed for the 2026 season. Oliveira, who was previously at Vitória, joins Coritiba as the club returns to the Série A do Campeonato Brasileiro.

Journalist Rogério Scarione initially published information, which was confirmed by ge, that Coritiba is in advanced negotiations with 32-year-old Brazilian midfielder Willian Oliveira, who is leaving Vitória. Chapecoense and Mirassol had also shown interest in signing him, and it is expected that the player will sign a contract with Coxa in the coming days. Vitória's president, Fábio Mota, confirmed Oliveira's departure from the Bahia club, which the player joined in January 2024. At a press conference last Wednesday, Mota informed that the midfielder chose not to renew his contract, which ends on the 31st. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is estimated at €400k.