Palmeiras give up on signing youngster after impasse with Venezuelan club | OneFootball

Palmeiras has, for now, ended negotiations to sign 17-year-old Venezuelan goalkeeper Sebastián Angulo, regarded as one of the top prospects in Venezuelan football. Although the player was approved after a trial period, the São Paulo club did not reach a financial agreement with Academia Puerto Cabello, NOSSO PALESTRA has learned.

Palmeiras negotiated for Sebastián Angulo’s signing

Sebastián Angulo underwent trials at Palmeiras in June and was approved by the coaching staff to join the club’s youth academy. In the following weeks, the club’s board opened talks with Academia Puerto Cabello to complete a permanent transfer.

However, the Venezuelan club’s asking price was considered too high by Palmeiras. Faced with the financial deadlock, Verdão chose to end the talks and give up on the signing for now.

Brazilian clubs are monitoring the situation

With Palmeiras out of the race, Sebastián Angulo continues to attract interest in the Brazilian market. São Paulo, Cruzeiro, and Atlético-MG are monitoring the goalkeeper and considering a possible move to sign him.

The shot-stopper is also tipped to play in the Under-17 World Cup with the Venezuela national team.

Palmeiras expands its scouting of the international market

Known for developing talent, Palmeiras’ youth academy continues to invest in identifying young prospects in Brazil and abroad. In recent years, the club has expanded its monitoring of African and South American players in search of reinforcements for its youth ranks.

One example is Koné, from Ivory Coast, who signed his first professional contract with Palmeiras in 2026. The youngster has already been included by coach Abel Ferreira in the squad for a Brazilian Championship match, showing the club’s confidence in the development of international players.

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