Palmeiras sign Maria Clara as seventh addition for 2026 | OneFootball

Palmeiras confirmed this Monday (12) the signing of defender Maria Clara, 17 years old, as the seventh reinforcement for the Palestrinas for the 2026 season. The young defender arrives from Sport Recife and is already joining the squad for pre-season.

Very emotional about the deal, Maria Clara celebrated the opportunity to play for Verdão.

Born in Floresta, Pernambuco, Maria Clara started playing football at the age of eight. In 2024, she joined the youth ranks of Sport and quickly began training with the first team. The following year, she signed her first professional contract, stood out in the Campeonato Brasileiro Feminino A1, and earned her first call-up to the Brazil U-20 National Team.

With the Pernambuco club, the defender won the Pernambuco U-17 Championship in 2025 and took part in the victorious campaigns of the professional team in the state championships of 2024 and 2025. Maria Clara's arrival is part of the Palmeiras Women's Football Department's plan to strengthen the squad and maintain competitiveness in the 2026 season competitions.

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