Palmeiras plan talks over improved terms for Arthur | OneFootball

One of Palmeiras’ standout players in the first half of the season, left-back Arthur came through Verdão’s academy and claimed a starting spot after injuries to Joaquín Piquerez and Jefté.

Palmeiras plans improved deal

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that Verdão’s board plans to speak with the player and his representatives to offer him an improved contract in light of his establishment in the senior squad and to ward off possible interested clubs. His current deal was renewed in 2025 and runs until 2029.

The move is seen as natural by Palmeiras’ top brass and has also been carried out with other players who have cemented their place in the first team. The expectation is that talks could begin in the coming weeks.

Arthur was the target of offers at the start of the season, but turned them down while dreaming of an opportunity with Verdão’s senior side. NP has learned that, at this moment, the board views the full-back as untouchable. That stance would only change in the event of offers considered “unmissable.”

Physical issues in the position

An undisputed starter, Piquerez underwent surgery in early April after suffering an ankle injury in a Uruguay friendly against England. The Uruguayan sped up his recovery process with an eye on playing in the World Cup and was unavailable to Palmeiras for a long stretch of matches.

Jefté, signed in 2025 to be the immediate backup in the position, struggled with muscle issues and, on June 7, underwent surgery after suffering a sprain in his right knee during the match against Chapecoense.

In the best-case scenario, the player may only be available to Abel Ferreira again toward the end of the season.

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