Coritiba announces striker Caio Matheus as reinforcement for 2025

Coritiba announced the young man Caio Matheus20 years old, as a new reinforcement for the season. The striker was signed permanently from São Paulo. The player is Coxa’s fourth signing.

Caio Matheus played just two games for the São Paulo Tricolor main team. He even scored a goal, against Ayacucho, in the 2022 Copa Sudamericana. However, the striker suffered a serious knee injury when he was defending the Brazilian under-20 team.

Since then, he returned to play for São Paulo’s under-20 team, where he participated in winning the Brazilian Cup in the category. In 2024, Caio Matheus scored four goals and provided five assists in 41 games played.

São Paulo, in turn, would be trying to sign the right-back Nathanaelaccording to ge.com. However, the arrival of Caio Matheus would have no bearing on the deal between the clubs.

Coritiba signings for 2025

Coxa has already announced three signings so far. The first was striker Guilherme Dellatorre, Mirassol’s top scorer and who played for rival Athletico.

At Christmas, Coritiba confirmed the return of right-back Rafinha. At 39 years old, the player returns to Alto da Glória 20 years after being sold to European football.

Midfielder Geovane was the last player signed by Coritiba. The 35-year-old player was at Novorizontino and it was a request from coach Mozart.

In addition, Alviverde is also negotiating the arrival of two other defenders – Rodrigo Moledo, ex-Internacional, and Maicon, who belongs to Vasco da Gama.