On return day, Figueiredo begins physical transition at Palmeiras | OneFootball

Palmeiras may have a reinforcement for the start of the 2026 season. Midfielder Figueiredo, who underwent his  third Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) surgery of his career in February 2025, reported back with the rest of the squad this Monday (5th), underwent medical exams, passed all of them, and was consequently cleared for physical transition.

Now, the idea of Verdão’s medical department is for the 19-year-old to remain in transition for about 45 more days, until he is available to Abel Ferreira in the professional squad.

In November, NOSSO PALESTRA found that the young player had made progress in his recovery and had started running on the pitch and doing light finishing drills under the supervision of the Health and Performance Center (NSP).

Figueiredo has made one appearance for the professional team, against Corinthians, in the group stage of the 2025 Paulistão, at Allianz Parque.

Figueiredo’s Third Injury

In September 2022, the youngster tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and was sidelined for about nine months. Shortly after his return, the athlete suffered the same injury, this time in his left knee, and had to undergo another surgery.

In February 2025, the midfielder suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in his right knee during the U-20 Libertadores. The athlete underwent surgery on the 28th of the same month and, since then, began the recovery process the following week, under the care of the Health and Performance Center.

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