Palmeiras agree new deal with standout Under-20 centre-back | OneFootball

Palmeiras continues its efforts to value its youth academy prospects, aiming for their integration with the professional team in the coming seasons.

Contract Renewed

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that defender Robson, one of the leaders of Verdão’s Under-20 team, has agreed to renew his contract with the club until December 2028. His previous contract was valid until early 2027.

The young defender is one of the standouts of the team led by Lucas Andrade, has been called up to the Brazilian National Team, and has been training with the professionals in recent days. The player, who scored the penalty that secured the Under-20 Brazilian Championship title for Alviverde, is on Abel Ferreira’s list to make the transition to the first team next season.

With consistent numbers, Robson has played 83 matches and scored 2 goals for Palmeiras Under-20 over the past two seasons. In addition to his on-field performance, the defender has been catching the attention of the professional coaching staff, with whom he has been training regularly.

Arrival at Palmeiras

In 2023, Robson started playing for Flamengo de Guarulhos’ Under-17 team, with whom he competed in the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior. During the season, he faced Palmeiras—his future club from the end of that year—and helped his team win 1-0 in the seventh round of the first phase of the Paulistão Under-17, on May 20, 2023.

His standout performance in that match earned him an offer from Verdão. He has been with the club since the end of 2023, was one of the key players for the Under-20 team in 2024, and earned the captain’s armband in 2025.

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