The lecture begins planning for 2026 and assesses staff movements, while potential exits and market interests begin to gain strength behind the scenes.
December 2
2025
– 2:06 pm
(Updated at 2:06 p.m.)
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Palmeiras begins planning for the 2026 season after a year without trophies – Paulista runner-up, Copa Libertadores runner-up, and very close to finishing second in the Brazilian league. Even without signaling a major redraft, the board is already evaluating which names could leave the club more easily.
Jiai and Michael join the list of negotiable athletes
According to information obtained by ESPN, coach Abel Ferreira sees right-back Giai and defender Mikael as free on the transfer if they receive proposals, even if they do not include high numbers. Their departure is seen as a natural occurrence in the cast adjustment process.
Interests in Weaverton and Emiliano Martinez
In addition to this duo, there are other players in the team who are also attracting attention in the South American market. Goalkeeper Weverton, who is still recovering from a hand injury, appears on Gremio’s radar for next season. Midfielder Emiliano Martinez could become a target for River Plate, which is monitoring the athlete for 2026.
Marcelo Lomba should finish his spell at the club
Among the names closest to saying goodbye is Marcelo Lomba. Currently the third-choice goalkeeper in the squad, the veteran keeper is only on a contract until December and is expected to strengthen for Fluminense next year, which should mark the end of his time at Palmeiras.
The board avoids creating “untouchables,” but promises resistance
Despite these exit possibilities, Palmeiras does not intend to give up easily on other players. The Board of Directors is adopting a strict negotiating stance, although no athlete is considered “non-negotiable” at this time. The point is to listen to the proposals, but not to facilitate the releases that are considered strategic for 2026.