Palmeiras loanee impresses, draws top Portuguese clubs' interest | OneFootball

Trained at Palmeiras' youth academy, goalkeeper Kaique is experiencing his second season in Portugal. The 22-year-old played for Farense between 2024 and 2025 and now defends Nacional, from Madeira Island.

Palmeiras Goalkeeper Watched by Major Clubs

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that, due to his good performances, the Academy Graduate is being observed by major clubs in the Portuguese Championship and is unlikely to return to Verdão.

Kaique believes he is in a period of consolidation and evolution, and a return to Brazil at this moment would cause him to lose this process, as Palmeiras currently has Carlos Miguel and Marcelo Lomba. Because of this, the goalkeeper wishes to remain in Europe.

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Penalty Stopper

In December, Kaique was a standout in the Portuguese Championship by saving two penalties in the same match against Tondela. To NP, before the start of the season, the Graduate highlighted his development playing in the country.

– My adaptation was much quicker here because I didn't have an injury at the start of the season, as I did last time. I ended up being out for three months. Besides that, I believe I have matured in every way, with an understanding of European football. I am much more prepared to help Nacional achieve the season's goals – he said.

Before signing with Nacional, the goalkeeper renewed his contract with Palmeiras until 2030. Trained in Verdão's youth categories, he played 77 matches and won eight titles with the club, in addition to lifting the South American U-20 trophy with the Brazilian National Team.

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