Cássio has no interest in staying as the second-choice goalkeeper of Corinthians in 2017 and has been negotiating with Grêmio for months.
The chance of Cássio continuing at Corinthians in 2017 are slim. It has been speculated in recent days that São Paulo are interested in Cássio, but Morumbi will not be the goalkeeper’s destination. According to the information from Brazilian journalist Jorge Nicola, people close to both Cássio and São Paulo leaders assured that Corinthians’ 2012 Club World Cup hero was not even observed by president Leco. A São Paulo leader said: “We are well pleased with the latest performances of Denis and do not intend to bring anyone for the position.”
Corinthians wouldn’t have the slightest interest in getting rid of their idol to a rival. This would only occur if São Paulo made an astronomical bid or offer several interesting players in a transaction. Since the middle of the year, Grêmio have been trying to sign the goalkeeper. There were two official proposals: the first to sign Cássio on loan and the second to purchase permanently. Corinthians turned down both offers, claiming that their goalkeeper was crucial, but Grêmio promised to resume contact in December. Today, the perception is completely different; Cássio is considered too expensive as he receives over €110,000 a month, and also lost the starting spot to Walter. Although they are friends, Cássio and Walter have made clear their intention to play in 2017, that is, one of the two would have to be negotiated. The best solution for all sides would be a proposal from abroad. The goalkeeper, who has previously been in the Netherlands at the start of his career, wants to return to Europe, and Corinthians will not be at risk of seeing Cássio shine at a rival club.
Cássio has no interest in staying as the second-choice goalkeeper of Corinthians in 2017 and has been negotiating with Grêmio for months.
The chance of Cássio continuing at Corinthians in 2017 are slim. It has been speculated in recent days that São Paulo are interested in Cássio, but Morumbi will not be the goalkeeper’s destination. According to the information from Brazilian journalist Jorge Nicola, people close to both Cássio and São Paulo leaders assured that Corinthians’ 2012 Club World Cup hero was not even observed by president Leco. A São Paulo leader said: “We are well pleased with the latest performances of Denis and do not intend to bring anyone for the position.”
Corinthians wouldn’t have the slightest interest in getting rid of their idol to a rival. This would only occur if São Paulo made an astronomical bid or offer several interesting players in a transaction. Since the middle of the year, Grêmio have been trying to sign the goalkeeper. There were two official proposals: the first to sign Cássio on loan and the second to purchase permanently. Corinthians turned down both offers, claiming that their goalkeeper was crucial, but Grêmio promised to resume contact in December.
Today, the perception is completely different; Cássio is considered too expensive as he receives over €110,000 a month, and also lost the starting spot to Walter. Although they are friends, Cássio and Walter have made clear their intention to play in 2017, that is, one of the two would have to be negotiated. The best solution for all sides would be a proposal from abroad. The goalkeeper, who has previously been in the Netherlands at the start of his career, wants to return to Europe, and Corinthians will not be at risk of seeing Cássio shine at a rival club.
