América-MEX keen to buy, but Raphael Veiga wants Palmeiras return | OneFootball

An idol and multiple-time champion in a Palmeiras shirt, midfielder Raphael Veiga was loaned at the start of 2026 to América-MEX for one season. The Mexican club is interested in keeping the player, who, in turn, wants to return to Verdão at the end of the season.

Raphael Veiga wants to return to Palmeiras

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that América-MEX is interested in signing midfielder Raphael Veiga permanently. However, the player wants to return to Alviverde at the end of the season and be used again by Abel Ferreira.

Palmeiras has still not been informed of any official decision and is awaiting a signal by the first half of December, the deadline set in the contract.

If it wants to exercise the purchase option to keep Raphael Veiga, América-MEX will need to pay Palmeiras around US$6.5 million (R$33 million at the current exchange rate).

Raphael Veiga’s numbers at América-MEX

Since arriving at América-MEX, Raphael Veiga has established himself as a starter. The midfielder has made 31 appearances, with five goals and eight assists. The midfielder had been a signing requested by André Jardine, who left the club in June.

Midfielder details departure and possible return to Palmeiras

In an interview with the “Podpah” channel, Raphael Veiga detailed the reasons for leaving Palmeiras and his desire to return to the club in the future.

“I spent a long time at Palmeiras, almost ten years. I had already been through a lot there, you know. And in a way it becomes repetitive, but there were no offers. But when the year turned, I wanted something new, a new motivation. And I wanted that challenge, you know,” he said.

“I love Palmeiras, and one day I’ll go back there. Even if it’s just to play one game. I’ll be back,” he added.

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