Palmeiras pleased, eye deal for Venezuelan wonderkid: find out | OneFootball

Palmeiras is a benchmark in Brazilian football when it comes to recruiting young players for its youth academy, aiming for both sporting and long-term financial returns.

In recent days, NOSSO PALESTRA reported that goalkeeper Sebastián Angulo, a 17-year-old prospect from the Venezuela national team, was undergoing trials at Verdão.

Palmeiras negotiations for Venezuelan prospect

NP has learned that the youngster’s performances were highly praised internally, and Palmeiras’ youth academy board signaled interest in keeping him permanently. The parties will now negotiate contractual matters so that he can remain on a permanent basis.

Sebastián Angulo belongs to Academia Puerto Cabello and will only be able to sign a contract with Verdão at the beginning of 2027, when he turns 18. If negotiations move forward, the goalkeeper will continue training at the club until it is made official.

Between October and November, the player will compete in the Under-17 World Cup with the Venezuela national team.

Global benchmark

Verdão’s youth academy is a benchmark in recruiting young players not only in Brazil but also worldwide. In recent years, Alviverde has expanded its scouting to the African market and already has some players in its squads.

Koné, from Ivory Coast, signed a professional contract with Palmeiras in 2026 and has already been included by Abel Ferreira in the squad for the Brazilian Championship match against Chapecoense.

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