Abel says Palmeiras squad worth R$ 1.4 billion, a model for many clubs | OneFootball

Abel Ferreira says Palmeiras’ squad is valued at R$ 1.4 billion and should be a model for many clubs, crediting a long term build.

According to Globo.com, Palmeiras are in the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals, lead the Brasileiro and will soon play the Libertadores last 16. Now almost six years in post, he tied the figure to work by the board, staff and himself.

He argued Palmeiras are among the youngest contenders. Transfermarket lists a similar valuation, though it is only an estimate, and the squad’s average age is 27.3, fourth youngest in Série A behind Vasco, Bragantino and Botafogo. Flamengo average 30.

Pointing to the Fortaleza match, he noted he used seven or eight academy players, accepting the risks and highlighting potential sales that keep the machine turning. He also rejected claims last season was poor despite three second-place finishes.

That project, he said, underpinned his decision to renew before last year’s Libertadores final. The club view the 2026 group as the strongest of his tenure, so this mid-year window prioritised retention over recruitment.

Palmeiras stayed below their sales target and rejected offers for Flaco López and Allan, signed only defender Barboza, and were unsuccessful in a move for Botafogo midfielder Danilo. The core is on long deals, with Gustavo Gómez expected to extend after Murilo’s 2029 renewal, while 39-year-old Marcelo Lomba’s contract expires in December.

Source: Globo.com

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