Palmeiras move closer to Nino deal, aim to unlock talks with Zenit | OneFootball

Palmeiras is active in the market to strengthen the squad with an eye on the season. This Saturday (17), the Verdão made progress in signing defender Nino from Zenit, Russia. The club has reached an agreement with the player and is now working to finalize the deal with the club.

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that Nino has shown a positive response to a deal with Palmeiras. The parties now need to reach an agreement with Zenit for the deal to move forward. Sources consulted by the report indicate optimism for the deal to progress.

Verdão resumed talks with Zenit this week. After an initial inquiry in December, the club's management returned to negotiations with the Russian club and is working to reach an agreement in the coming weeks with reduced initial values.

Plan A for defender

NP had reported that Abel Ferreira identified the need to enhance the defensive system and had defender Nino, formerly of Fluminense and currently at Zenit, Russia, as "Plan A".

In the first half of December, those responsible for the player's career and Palmeiras met and made an inquiry in an attempt to advance the negotiation. NP learned that the Russian club initially asked for €12 million (around R$76 million at the current exchange rate).

Defenders in the current squad

Currently, Palmeiras' squad includes Gustavo Gómez, Murilo, Bruno Fuchs, and Benedetti. Micael, signed at the beginning of 2025, was loaned to Inter Miami, USA.

Upcoming Verdão matches

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