Less confident over the deal, Palmeiras make one last move for Nino | OneFootball

Since the end of 2025, Palmeiras have been trying to sign center-back Nino, who enjoyed a successful spell wearing the Fluminense shirt and currently plays for Zenit in Russia.

Palmeiras less confident

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that Verdão are less confident about signing the 29-year-old defender after several rounds of talks with the Russian club in recent weeks. Still, the club’s hierarchy will make one final push for the player.

Palmeiras are working with figures between €10 million (around R$59 million at the current exchange rate) and €12 million (around R$70 million). The club understands that, despite Nino’s quality, the amount cannot exceed what was planned.

On January 17, NP reported that Verdão already have an agreement in principle with the center-back on contractual terms. Alviverde indicated a four-year contract offer for the player.

Deal for Barboza and options at center-back

Last week, Palmeiras announced the signing of center-back Alexander Barboza, who had been at Botafogo. Currently, Verdão’s squad includes Gustavo Gómez, Murilo, Bruno Fuchs, Benedetti, Kone — as support — and the newly arrived Argentine, who will only be able to play after the World Cup.

If Nino’s arrival does not go through, Verdão understand they would need to keep all players in that position during the transfer window and only think about departures at the end of the season.

Palmeiras’ next match

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