Palmeiras reopen talks, aiming to strike a deal with Zenit for Nino | OneFootball

Palmeiras is working in the transfer market to strengthen the squad for the 2026 season. The Football Board's desire is to sign four more players – after the arrival of Marlon Freitas – to meet the requests of Abel Ferreira.

Resumption of talks at Palmeiras

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that Verdão has resumed talks with Zenit to advance the signing of defender Nino. After an initial inquiry in December, the club's leadership has returned to negotiations with the Russian club and is working to reach an agreement in the coming weeks with a reduction in the initial values.

Plan A for defender

NP had reported that Abel Ferreira identified the need to strengthen the defensive system and had defender Nino, formerly of Fluminense and currently with 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 signaled an initial asking price of €12 million (about R$76 million at the current exchange rate).

Palmeiras' Defenders

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

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