Palmeiras starlet Eduardo Conceição signs first pro contract, details here | OneFootball

Eduardo Conceição signed his first professional contract with Palmeiras this Friday, one day after shining in the Copinha during the team's big win. The 16-year-old forward has signed a deal with Verdão until December 2029.

The Palmeiras gem was accompanied by president Leila Pereira and the academy's general coordinator João Paulo Sampaio when signing the contract at the Football Academy. The Academy product celebrated this moment in his career wearing Verdão's shirt and the support from the club.

“I'm extremely grateful to have signed my first professional contract, to see that Palmeiras values me, that I'm delivering results in the youth academy. It was a special moment, especially with Leila, our president, present. When I look back, I see just a kid who dreamed of being a football player. Every effort and training session has been worth it, I'm being rewarded,” said the forward.

Standout in the Copinha

The youngest among those called up for the Copinha, Eduardo has shown personality playing for the under-20s. Called up by Lucas Andrade to compete in Brazil's main youth tournament, the youngster took the number 10 shirt and made an impact. Against Batalhão-TO, he was given a chance as a starter, scored four goals, and provided two assists.

Eduardo's Journey at Palmeiras

Eduardo joined Palmeiras in 2018, still playing futsal. Champion of the 2024 Paulista under-15 with Palmeiras, Eduardo stood out for the under-17s in 2025, scoring 13 goals in 38 matches.

“I started out in amateur leagues, in soccer schools. Since I was little, I used to watch my father, who played football. One day, one of my coaches got me a tryout at Palmeiras and, after four days, I passed. Then I came for an evaluation inside the club and was accepted at nine years old, and I've been playing here ever since,” he recalled.

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