Talles Magno returned to New York City last week following the conclusion of his loan with Corinthians. After 67 appearances over nearly 18 months with the Série A side, the Brazilian returns to a New York City FC squad depleted up front and looking to build off an unexpected run to the Eastern Conference Final under Pascal Jansen.
With club talisman Alonso Martínez down with an ACL injury that's set to sideline him until after this summer's World Cup, and other forward options lacking consistency in front of goal, could 2026 be an opportunity for Talles Magno to play his way back into the New York City lineup?
Where was Talles Magno?
Still, somehow, only 23 years old, Talles Magno did not have a particularly prolific stint back home in Brazil. An MLS Cup Champion with NYCFC in 2021, Talles Magno had an 11-goal breakout season in 2022, but his form fell off a cliff in 2023. New York City loaned him out in 2024 to revitalize his career — and his transfer value.
Talles Magno scores for Corinthians | Via Instagram
Talles Magno joined Corinthians on loan back in August 2024, with the loan initially set to run only through June 2025. The Brazilian side extended this through to the end of the year. Across 67 combined appearances in league, cup (Libertadores, Sudamericana, and Brazilian), and regional championship (Campeonato Paulista) matches, Talles contributed nine goals and six assists, which works out to one goal contribution every two games.
While the overall numbers aren't bad, the winger's performance, once again, took a dive: The Brazilian managed just one league goal in 2025. With his creative output flatlining, the winger fell desperately out of favor in São Paulo.
