Palmeiras close in on new U20 star deal, first-team move next; details | OneFootball

Felipe Teresa is the standout player of Palmeiras’ under-20 team. Signed after being released by Flamengo, the forward has taken on a leading role in the squad and is the top scorer in the Brazilian U-20 Championship, with 15 goals.

Contract renewal at Palmeiras

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that Verdão has made progress on a renewal with the player and is discussing the final details regarding the length of the contract. The parties are working on a new deal valid until 2029 or 2030.

The release clause will be set at € 100 million (around R$ 590 million at the current exchange rate). In addition to the contract extension, Verdão plans for Felipe Teresa, once he finishes his participation in the Brazilian U-20 Championship, to begin transitioning to the first team with more involvement in training sessions and the possibility of being called up for matches.

Change of scenery

The current phase represents a change of scenery for the forward. Developed at Flamengo, Felipe Teresa even played for the first team and scored the title-winning goal in the 2024 U-20 World Cup against Olympiacos. Despite standing out in the youth ranks, he ended up being released by the Rio club in September 2025.

Shortly afterward, Palmeiras completed his signing, betting on the player’s potential. The start, however, was quiet. In this year’s Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, the striker had few standout appearances and finished the competition without establishing himself as one of the team’s main attacking references.

The situation changed in the Brazilian U-20 Championship. With a run of games and greater confidence, Felipe Teresa became decisive for Verdão, taking over the lead in the scoring charts and establishing himself as one of the main names in Palmeiras’ campaign.

His performances have also put the forward on the radar of the first-team coaching staff, having scored a stunning goal in a training match held during the mid-season break. At 19, Felipe Teresa is enjoying his most productive season since arriving at Palmeiras and reinforces the strong moment of the club’s academy in developing forwards.

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