Overview
- Talks have advanced toward a one‑season loan agreement, according to Brazilian reports.
- Al‑Hilal’s clearance is tied to a €500,000 fee (about R$3.1 million), with the payment method under negotiation.
- Corinthians moved from pursuing a no‑cost operation to accepting the fee and is working to parcel the amount.
- The club plans to cover the player’s wages and expects him for medical examinations by the end of the week, per a reporter’s account.
- Kaio César, under contract with Al‑Hilal until 2028 and limited to six starts since August, is seeking more minutes as Corinthians reshapes its 2026 squad with additions including Gabriel Paulista, Matheus Pereira and Pedro Milans.