Fortaleza Esporte Clube suffers setback in João Ricardo transfer

Fortaleza Esporte Clube suffered a setback in the transfer of João Ricardo to Corinthians. The 37-year-old goalkeeper had been tracked by Timão since January 16.

What happened?

Corinthians informed that he would not be hired due to a medical veto. João Ricardo had undergone shoulder surgery last year and spent six months in recovery.

Why is this important for Fortaleza Esporte Clube?

The direction of the Ceará club sees bad faith in Corinthians' action and compares the deal's cancellation to what the club did in the case of Alisson, from São Paulo. Fortaleza requested the medical report from Corinthians and the three specialists, and as of this publication, received a report from the Sirio doctor.

What's next?

The Ceará club was counting on this loan to alleviate its payroll. Now, it will have to reintegrate the goalkeeper and seek a new deal in June. The 37-year-old goalkeeper's contract with Corinthians would be valid until December, with automatic renewal for one year in case of the club's permanence in Série A.