Revealed: the bold new power play inside Corinthians | OneFootball

Revealed: the bold new power play inside Corinthians | OneFootball

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·16 May 2025

Revealed: the bold new power play inside Corinthians

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Corinthians is set to unveil its newly structured statutory board, as club president Augusto Melo prepares to introduce the revamped leadership team to the press. This move follows strategic efforts in the transfer market aimed at balancing squad performance with financial responsibility for the 2025 season.

The new administrative setup will see dedicated directors appointed for finance, marketing, and club administration, reflecting a push for greater specialization and clearer accountability across these crucial areas. The leadership reshuffle forms part of Melo’s broader blueprint to enhance operational efficiency and address demands both on and off the pitch.


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This focus on structure mirrors Corinthians’ recent pragmatic approach to football operations. The club has been active in refining its roster, capitalizing on low-cost signings, loans, and calculated moves to optimize the salary budget. Key arrivals—including Fabrizio Angileri, who has quickly earned a regular place at left back, and loan signings such as Maycon—highlight a preference for acquisitions that meet immediate tactical needs without destabilizing the club’s fiscal health.

Departures of higher-earning or underused players have offered additional room to maneuver, demonstrating financial caution in transfer dealings. Targeted investments—most notably in Memphis Depay, whose on-field production has triggered substantial contractual bonuses—show a willingness to reward impact while maintaining spending discipline.

Within this context, the reconfigured board aims to bring sharper oversight, especially with continued investment needed across the squad and ongoing challenges to secure consistent results in the league. By aligning the club’s business divisions with its footballing ambitions, Corinthians hopes to foster the organizational stability required for sustained competitiveness.

President Melo and his new executives now face the dual task of guiding both football and administrative affairs, with their actions likely to shape not just the immediate fortunes of the first team but also the club’s position in a fast-evolving domestic football landscape.

Source: corinthians.com.br

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