Corinthians set to sign Chilean midfielder Claudio Maldonado
Corinthians are close to announcing the signing of experienced Chilean midfielder Claudio Maldonado.
The Chilean player played for Flamengo from 2009 to 2012 and has been regaining his fitness at Corinthians since January, when he underwent a knee surgery.
Maldonado has attracted Corinthians´ interest due to the need of having a player to replace Ralf when he is not available.
He has vast experience, having played 44 times for the Chilean national team, and winning several titles in Chilean and Brazilian football.
Corinthians´ director of football Roberto de Andrade talked about the negotiations, he told ESPN Brasil: "We are talking, it´s very advanced, but let´s wait until next week to finalize it. Maybe it will work out."
Corinthians face Boca this week for the Round of 16 of Copa Libertadores, and Santos next weekend for the second leg of the São Paulo State Championship final.
Corinthians are close to announcing the signing of experienced Chilean midfielder Claudio Maldonado.
The Chilean player played for Flamengo from 2009 to 2012 and has been regaining his fitness at Corinthians since January, when he underwent a knee surgery.
Maldonado has attracted Corinthians´ interest due to the need of having a player to replace Ralf when he is not available.
He has vast experience, having played 44 times for the Chilean national team, and winning several titles in Chilean and Brazilian football.
Corinthians´ director of football Roberto de Andrade talked about the negotiations, he told ESPN Brasil: "We are talking, it´s very advanced, but let´s wait until next week to finalize it. Maybe it will work out."
Corinthians face Boca this week for the Round of 16 of Copa Libertadores, and Santos next weekend for the second leg of the São Paulo State Championship final.
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