Palmeiras step back from Thiago Almada move

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·15 January 2026

Palmeiras step back from Thiago Almada move

Palmeiras have cooled their pursuit of Thiago Almada, the ex-Botafogo player, this window after he gave no positive signal during talks.

Nosso Palestra reports that Almada is not prepared to return to South American football at present.

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Palmeiras have not sent, and do not intend to send, a proposal to Atlético de Madrid at this stage, although a future move is not ruled out.

The Argentine World Cup winner is valued at 35 million euros (R$ 221 million). Flamengo sounded out a move for Almada but have shifted focus to Lucas Paquetá.

West Ham have accepted a reduced fee to sell Lucas Paquetá to Flamengo and expect 45 million euros (R$ 282 million). The Rio club will meet the London side on Friday 16, with the expectation of a positive conclusion.

Source: Coluna Do Fla