Murilo signs new Palmeiras deal until 2029: ‘I feel at home’

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·6 August 2026

Murilo signs new Palmeiras deal until 2029: ‘I feel at home’

Palmeiras finalized, this Thursday (6), the contract renewal of center-back Murilo until December 2029. The defender’s previous deal was valid until the end of 2027. One of the main names in Palmeiras’ defensive system and a leader in the squad, the No. 26 extends his journey at the club after winning eight titles since his arrival in 2022.

In June, NOSSO PALESTRA learned that talks had begun between the center-back and the Palmeiras board over a contract extension. One of the squad’s leaders, Murilo quickly renewed with Verdão, with no delay in negotiations.

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At 29, Murilo has already made 234 appearances in Verdão’s shirt and expressed his happiness at continuing to write his story with the Greatest Champion of Brazil.

It’s already been four and a half years since I arrived here. I hope to keep increasing those numbers with this contract extension and have the opportunity to rank among the players who have worn the Palmeiras shirt the most. That is a huge accomplishment because of the size and greatness of the club.

In addition to his defensive solidity, the center-back has also become an attacking threat. With 24 goals scored, Murilo is the fourth-highest-scoring defender in Palmeiras history. In 2022, he found the net 11 times, matching Gustavo Gómez as the defender with the most goals in a single season for the club.

I am eternally grateful to Palmeiras for everything it has done in my life. Everything I am today is thanks to Palmeiras. I’m very happy; these have been years that changed my life and transformed me as a man and a father.

As part of the celebration of his renewal, Murilo welcomed family members at the Academia de Futebol. The defender stressed that his family is his main motivation and thanked the support of his wife, parents, and son, whom he described as one of the greatest gifts of his life.

The center-back also spoke about the friendships he has built within the squad. After his strong bond with Endrick, Murilo revealed that Khellven is now one of his closest teammates.

He has a simplicity similar to mine. He came from the countryside; he is a very simple person. We built this friendship, this brotherhood.

On the pitch, Murilo has also grown into one of the group’s leaders. Captain in five matches this season, he is the second player to have worn the armband the most in 2026, behind only Gustavo Gómez.

Leadership came naturally. I’m a bit shy, but I try to lead by example, working hard, dedicating myself, and giving my best every day.

Since arriving at Palmeiras, Murilo has played 234 matches, with 142 wins, 62 draws, and only 29 losses, in addition to winning eight titles. Individually, he was named to the Brasileirão Team of the Season by the CBF in 2022 and won the Bola de Prata in the 2022 and 2023 seasons.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.