Palmeiras prepares pay-rise offer for Flaco López; striker awaits bids | OneFootball

Palmeiras has already mapped out its plans for the future of Flaco López. Valued more highly after his technical development and consolidation as one of the key pieces in Abel Ferreira’s squad, the Argentine striker will be called in for a meeting with the board and his staff right after the World Cup ends.

Palmeiras’ plan

As NOSSO PALESTRA previously reported, Verdão intends to present a contract improvement proposal to the No. 42. The move is seen as recognition of the player’s growth, as he has taken on a fundamental role in Abel Ferreira’s system and is enjoying his best spell since arriving at the club.

The board’s intention is to reinforce the sporting project and show its desire to keep Flaco in the squad. Internally, Palmeiras does not intend to negotiate any of its main players in this transfer window and is working to preserve the core of the team for the rest of the season.

Even so, the club is also handling the situation cautiously. Palmeiras understands that Flaco López will attract strong interest from the European market after the World Cup, especially if he maintains his level of performance and remains in the spotlight with the Argentina national team.

Behind the scenes, keeping him is now considered quite difficult if offers above €40 million (around R$260 million at the current exchange rate) arrive. That assessment is shared by both the club and the player’s staff, who are waiting for market movement before making a decision about his future.

Focus on the World Cup

While the market has yet to move, the striker’s focus remains on the World Cup. A backup for Argentina, Flaco has gained more space in the decisive stage of the tournament and continues to increase his international value even further, a scenario that could make keeping him at Palmeiras one of the board’s main challenges in this transfer window.

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