Gustavo Gómez plans to stay at Palmeiras until late in career | OneFootball

The longest-serving player in the current squad and the most decorated player in Palmeiras history, center back Gustavo Gómez is firmly established among the club’s greatest idols in its 112 years.

The captain’s wish

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that the Paraguayan has made it clear to people close to him and to teammates that he wants to play for Verdão until near the end of his career. At 32, the defender does not rule out a return to Paraguay to hang up his boots.

Gustavo Gómez does not see himself leaving Palmeiras anytime soon and wants to keep writing his story and adding to his achievements with Alviverde.

Renewal with Palmeiras

NP reported that Verdão wants to renew the Paraguayan’s contract as early as the 2026 season. With a deal running until the end of 2027, Alviverde’s board does not want to wait until the final year of the contract to negotiate an extension, something that could create tension between the parties.

At 32, Gustavo Gómez is internally viewed as a key piece for Palmeiras in the coming years. Although still some way off, the club does not rule out offering a career plan so that the defender remains until near the end of his playing career.

Physical benchmark

Center back Gustavo Gómez is the outfield player with the most appearances in official matches in world football over the last five years. The data comes from the CIES Football Observatory, a body linked to the International Centre for Sports Studies and a benchmark in statistical analysis of global football.

According to the survey, the Paraguayan defender accumulated 28,194 minutes on the pitch, considering matches for clubs and national teams during the period analyzed. The figure puts Gómez ahead of players competing in Europe’s top leagues and starring in continental and international competitions.

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