Fabinho Soldado He is no longer Corinthians’ director of football. The decision was made official this Tuesday 23, after a meeting between the executive and the president. Osmar Stabileand communicated by the club in an official note, which describes the dismissal as consensual.
Behind the scenes, the release had been preparing for a few weeks. Fabinho was unhappy with the level of political interference in the football department and wanted greater autonomy to carry out the work. After conquering the Brazilian Cup, Last Sunday, 21, he had already indicated that he would meet with the president to define his future in this position.
In recent statements, Stabile has avoided emphasizing the leader’s permanence and even stated that “No one is above the Corinthians”, phrase which gained weight in the context of the decision. Despite a contract until the end of 2026 and internal support, Fabinho chose to end the contract.
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Hired in January 2024, at the start of the then-president’s term Augusto MeloFabinho Soldado had a relatively short but successful spell. During this period, he won the Paulista Championship and the Copa do Brasil, both in 2025. In the first months he shared responsibilities with the statutory director Rubens GomesRubão, who left football management in May last year.
Internally, Fabinho was seen as an important part of protecting the team amid the political crises that hit the club. He worked as a liaison between the board of directors and the players, helping to maintain the group’s focus even during times of institutional instability.
With the departure confirmed, Corinthians informed that it would begin the process of restructuring the football department and seek a new name to fill the role. Fabinho Soldado, in turn, was already approached by Serie A clubs, including Internacional among those interested.
See the note published by Corinthians
“Sport Club Corinthians Paulista informs that the Director of Football, Fabinho Soldado, is no longer part of the club’s football department. The decision was taken by mutual agreement between the parties.
Corinthians thanks the professional for the services rendered, for the commitment and dedication demonstrated during the period in which he performed his duties, wishing him success in his next professional challenges.
The Club will continue its work to restructure its Football Department and will inform you soon of the next steps.“
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