Andreas Pereira set for Palmeiras debut after ‘nine months’ delay’ | OneFootball

The wait is coming to an end: Andreas Pereira may make his debut for Palmeiras this month, almost nine months after the club's first attempt to sign him. The player may make his debut this Saturday (13), against Internacional, at Allianz Parque.

In December 2024, the alviverde board opened negotiations with Fulham and was in talks for the player. The saga dragged on, but did not have a happy ending: the English asked for 22 million euros, a value considered out of reality at that time.

Time passed, Andreas continued to rise in England, and Palmeiras maintained interest. In the middle of 2025, with the midfield needing reinforcements and after the sale of Richard Ríos to European football, Verdão managed to close the deal definitively for 10 million euros — less than half the value speculated in January.

During this period, Ríos improved his performance, became an undisputed starter and added value to the squad, helping to support the midfield. His departure opened space for the arrival of Andreas, who arrives at a crucial moment of the season.

In his presentation press conference, the midfielder left behind the mistake in the 2021 Libertadores final.

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