Alviverde’s team sold Aníbal Moreno to River Plate and took Marlon Freitas from Botafogo
December 29
2025
– 11:37 p.m.
(updated at 11:41 p.m.)
For the moment, Palmeiras has moved less on the market than at the same time last year. But he knows the need to strengthen the squad after three runners-up and no titles in 2025, the first year without cups since the team was managed by Abel Ferreira.
THE Stadium lists the main changes that Palmeiras could undergo at the start of 2026, including reinforcements, departures and renewals.
Palmeiras is to acquire 100% of the midfielder’s rights for $6 million (33.4 million reais at current price). The midfielder gave up the 10% to which he was entitled to facilitate his departure from Botafogo.
The first priority of reflection for the 2026 season was to agree on the purchase of Bruno Fuchs. Previously on loan from Atlético Mineiro, the defender quickly integrated into the São Paulo club and was acquired permanently for 3.5 million euros (R$22 million), as stipulated in the loan contract. The player’s new contract is valid until 2029.
Who renewed his contract with Palmeiras
After much debate over his tenure and after declaring that he did not need “a piece of paper” to extend his contract, Abel Ferreira ensured his continued command of the team for two more seasons. The contract was signed at the beginning of December and does not carry any termination penalty. The coach can leave the Alviverde club whenever he wants.
The 39-year-old experienced goalkeeper saw his contract extended for an additional season, until the end of 2026. He spent two years at Palmeiras and few matches in action, as he is not a starter. He was Weverton’s reserve and became the third option after the arrival of Carlos Miguel.
Who can happen to Palmeiras
Fabinho, 32, is in Palmeiras’ sights. The steering wheel is at Al-Ittihad, who are considering terminating the contract with the Brazilian, with the aim of reducing expenses and investing in young athletes. The signing is not simple, as the experienced midfielder has values to receive from the Saudi club and would have to accept a considerable salary cut to return to Brazilian football.
Who left Palmeiras
The Argentine midfielder was the first to leave the club after the end of the season. He played some good games early in his career, in 2024, but has been marked by recent failures in decisive moments in 2025. The club received a proposal of 7 million US dollars (38 million reais) from Flat River This didn’t make it difficult to leave.
Strong point of the Palmeiras base, the 20-year-old right-back got tired of waiting for a chance in the team coached by Abel Ferreira and agreed to be loaned to Athletico-PR on a short contract, until the end of 2026. He stands out in particular in attack. There have been 13 assists and three goals in 36 matches for Palmeiras’ under-20 team in 2025.
Who can leave Palmeiras
A defender with a low technical level, Micael has no prestige in the squad. The club is waiting for a proposal that it considers interesting to sell or loan the defender, who finished the season criticized and in decline, as a fifth option in defense. Palmeiras spent almost 30 million reais to buy him from Houston Dynamo, of the United States.
The Uruguayan midfielder has played few good matches in 2025 and has not shown that he is suited to the team he has been defending since the start of the year. There are investigations and consultations with teams in the United States, but Abel Ferreira wants the athlete to stay.
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