Palmeiras line up new deal for under-20 keeper ahead of senior step | OneFootball

At Palmeiras since he was 14 years old, goalkeeper Kauan Lima is one of the standout players on the U-20 team and has racked up call-ups and appearances for the Brazilian National Team at that level. Verdão is already preparing the player’s transition to the senior squad.

Palmeiras plans to renew Brazilian National Team goalkeeper’s contract

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that Palmeiras will hold talks with Kauan Lima and his representatives in the coming days over a contract renewal. The current deal of the Academy graduate runs until the end of 2028 and is expected to be extended by one more year.

Verdão’s coaching staff wants the youngster to be fully integrated into the senior squad starting next season. The parties will align on the best plan for the player with an eye on the future.

Kauan Lima was called up last week, along with Erick Belé and Heittor, for Brazil U-20 friendlies during the next FIFA window between September and October.

Verdão looks for goalkeeper and could see departure at the end of the season

Currently counting on Carlos Miguel, Marcelo Lomba and Bruno Bertinato, Palmeiras is working on its goalkeeper planning for the 2027 season. Lomba and Bertinato are under contract with the club until the end of this year and their situations remain uncertain.

In recent weeks, NP reported first-hand that Verdão made an inquiry about goalkeeper Pedro Morisco, who belongs to Coritiba and was called up to the Brazilian National Team by Carlo Ancelotti.

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