Leila tight-lipped on transfers, hails Palmeiras squad: "Very strong" | OneFootball

Palmeiras signed only two players in the last transfer window: the midfielder Marlon Freitas and the attacking midfielder Jhon Arias, who were starters in the Sunday match, which ended with a 2-1 victory for Palmeiras in Novo Horizonte (SP). President Leila Pereira praised the strength of her squad and avoided detailing the club's search for new names.

“I have no doubt that our squad pleases Abel and especially the president a lot. It's a very strong squad. Year after year, we have further strengthened our squad with key players. Regarding new signings, Palmeiras is always attentive to good opportunities for athletes who can further strengthen our squad,” highlighted Leila at the Paulista Football Federation awards.

The green-and-white team erased the memory of a year without titles by defeating Novorizontino and winning the Campeonato Paulista trophy last Sunday. The victory marked a new beginning for Abel Ferreira's team, which underwent a major overhaul in the past two years, and the first title for some players at the club, with several of them being starters.

Monitoring the market

The transfer window closed about a week ago. Palmeiras, which brought in only two new pieces, did not satisfy all its desires. The management kept an eye on names for another midfielder and defenders, with a focus on Nino from Zenit, but could not complete the operation.

After winning the Campeonato Paulista and ending a season-long title drought, Palmeiras is focusing on the Brazilian Championship, Copa do Brasil, and Libertadores. With standout players in a World Cup year, the club will also strive to maintain a closed squad until the end of the season.

Palmeiras' situation

After winning the Paulistão, Palmeiras shifts its focus to the Brazilian Championship. Currently, the team is in first place, with 10 points from four games. They have three wins and one draw.

Next Palmeiras match

Match: Vasco vs. Palmeiras Competition: Brazilian Championship (5th round) Date and time: March 12, 2026 (Thursday), at 7:30 PM (Brasília time) Location: São Januário, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)

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