Despite becoming a sudden star, Viola did not have a regular basis of good exhibitions and passed through some loanings until 1992 – he was not part of the first Corinthians title at Brasileirão, in 1990, when he was loaned to São José. He then had a reasonable year in 1992, not resembling anymore the skinny boy from 1988.
Viola's swift ascent did not yield a regular pattern of excellent shows and he went through temporary stints until 1992 – he was not part of the inaugural Corinthians team at Brasileirão in 1990, when he was loaned to São José. He then had a commendable year in 1992, no longer resembling his slender self from 1988.