Bruno Fuchs faces Atlético-MG again before decision on Palmeiras future | OneFootball

Palmeiras plays this Wednesday (3rd) in the penultimate round of the Brazilian Championship against Atlético-MG, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Arena MRV. The match marks the reunion of Bruno Fuchs with Galo – his second time facing them since joining Verdão and his first time at Arena MRV.

On loan from Atlético-MG to Palmeiras, the Minas Gerais team did not include a penalty clause preventing Bruno Fuchs from playing against his former club, so he is expected to start once again. In the first round, during Palmeiras’ 3-2 victory, Bruno was in the starting lineup.

Palmeiras is interested in signing the player permanently. The athlete was loaned with a purchase option of 3.5 million euros (just over R$ 22 million at the current exchange rate), and Alviverde is expected to move forward with the signing at the end of the season.

Staying On

NP has learned that the Palmeiras board is working on the final details of Bruno Fuchs’ new contract. The expectation is that the player will sign a four-year contract, that is, until the end of 2029.

Verdão had already indicated to the defender and those close to him, even during the Club World Cup, that the intention was to acquire him due to his strong performances.

The defender arrived in an exchange for Caio Paulista, who went to Atlético-MG under the same type of deal, but is not expected to remain in Minas Gerais – the left-back is likely to be loaned out again by Palmeiras.

Palmeiras faces Atlético-MG with doubts

Palmeiras trained on Tuesday (2nd) at the Football Academy and finished preparations for the match against Atlético-MG. The coaching staff led a positional technical-tactical session, with small-sided games, and will travel to the Minas Gerais capital in the afternoon.

Abel Ferreira will have four absences for the match. In addition to the already injured Weverton, Lucas Evangelista, and Paulinho, Verdão will be without Felipe Anderson, who suffered an ankle sprain in the Libertadores final, as well as the suspended Giay, Aníbal Moreno, and Facundo Torres.

A probable Palmeiras lineup: Weverton; Khellven, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo and Piquerez; Bruno Fuchs, Andreas Pereira, Allan and Sosa (Raphael Veiga or Mauricio); Flaco López and Vitor Roque.

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