Weverton to be honoured by Palmeiras ahead of Santos derby | OneFootball

Goalkeeper Weverton will have an official farewell from Palmeiras. This Wednesday, the player will be honored by the management before the classic match against Santos for the Paulistão, at the Arena Crefisa Barueri field. The athlete is being released by Verdão to finalize a deal with Grêmio.

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History at Palmeiras

Weverton's time at Palmeiras has been a remarkable journey. Signed in 2018, the goalkeeper evolved from third choice to protagonist, showcasing qualities that won over the fans: secure positioning, precise ball distribution, and courage in decision-making.

Over nearly eight years, he participated in decisive moments in state, national, and international competitions, accumulating titles and individual awards. Thus, he became a reference within Verdão's Goalkeeper Academy.

Decisive seasons and moments of glory

The years 2020 and 2021 represent the peak of Weverton's time with Verdão, with decisive performances in winning the Campeonato Paulista, Copa Libertadores, and Copa do Brasil. In 2020, the goalkeeper was crucial in the penalties against Corinthians in the State Championship and maintained consistency throughout the Libertadores campaign, being included in the tournament's selection.

The same standout presence was repeated in 2021, when Palmeiras won another continental title and Weverton was recognized by CBF as the best goalkeeper of the 2021 Brazilian Championship. Besides these moments, the campaigns for the Brazilian championship in 2022 and 2023 reinforced the goalkeeper's significance.

Numbers and records: a historic collection

Weverton's career data at Palmeiras shows: 454 games as a starter, 1 assist, and a sequence of titles that place him as the player with the most trophies for the club, alongside historic names. Among the records, the highest number of titles won by a Verdão goalkeeper, a significant presence in the history of the Libertadores with 65 victories in the competition across different clubs, and the position of goalkeeper with the most clean sheets in the history of the Libertadores stand out.

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