The right-back Nathanael one of the main revelations of the Coritiba in recent years, his future at the club is uncertain. The player did not travel with the Alviverde delegation to Itu for the pre-season. The information was released by ge.globo and confirmed by OneTwo Sports.
The reason is that the club is still trying to renew the athlete’s contract. The current contract is only valid until the end of this season. As a result, from July onwards, the full-back could sign a pre-contract with another team and leave Coxa for free.
According to the OneTwo Sports, Coritiba has been trying for months to renew Natanael’s contract, even offering wages outside the club’s standards. However, the businessman and the player himself did not accept the conditions proposed by Coxa.
The report tried to contact the athlete’s manager, but has not yet received a response.
According to the ge.globoNatanael has already been sought after by Brazilian clubs, such as São Paulo, Grêmio and Internacional, and even Russian football. At the end of last year, the Coritiba announced the return of experienced Rafinhawho was in São Paulo. The player is in the same position as Nathanael.
“Couto’s piá” will continue pre-season work with some of the athletes who are at the Graciosa CT.
Natanael had a great season for Coritiba and drew praise: “Future of the team”
Revealed in Coritiba’s youth categories, Natanael has been in the club’s professional team since 2020. Last year, the right-back had one of his best seasons for Coxa, with 48 games, two goals and six assists.
The performance earned praise from then coach Jorginho at the time. “He is understanding that he needs to grow in the offensive part. As a former full-back, I know that he is very strong, in one-on-one he is very good. And, if he continues to grow and improve, he is a future full-back for the Brazilian team.”said the coach.