Overview
- Corinthians said Marcelo Paz left the club by mutual agreement after the team extended its winless run with a 1–1 draw against Vitória, a sequence that reached nine matches without a victory.
- Paz had been hired in December 2025 from Fortaleza to run football operations, and his exit removes the executive responsible for transfers, scouting and squad planning during a critical phase of the season.
- The team sits on 33 points, only one point clear of the first relegation place, making immediate results essential to avoid dropping out of the top tier.
- Off the field, unpaid wages and broader club debts have triggered supporter protests and increased pressure on club leadership to stabilize finances.
- The club also faces a developing legal risk because vice‑president Armando Mendonça is under investigation by the São Paulo public prosecutor over suspected irregularities with sporting materials, a probe that could deepen governance turmoil and complicate short-term rebuilding.