Palmeiras stick to plan, Paulinho set to join only in 2026 | OneFootball

The forward Paulinho was signed at the beginning of 2025 from Atlético-MG. However, the player couldn't maintain a consistent presence in the team and needed to undergo a new surgery after the Club World Cup to repair a previous issue with the tibia in his right leg.

Caution in Recovery

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that Verdão's Health and Performance Center is exercising caution in the recovery of the number 10 and plans his return only in 2026. The professionals do not wish to rush the process to avoid physical problems and to ensure the athlete is in ideal condition for the next season.

The NSP expects Paulinho to make progress in his recovery within up to three weeks, starting with light fieldwork. The plan also includes 30 to 45 days of physical transition to be fully fit to return to the pitch.

Thus, Palmeiras' initial timeline remains to have the forward ready at the beginning of 2026, participating in the preseason with his teammates.

Palmeiras' Explanations

During the Club World Cup, the Alviverde confirmed the need for a new surgery as previously anticipated by NP. Dr. Pedro Pontin, the medical coordinator of the Health and Performance Center, explained the details of the process.

– It was discussed again with the athlete, along with the technical staff, and it was concluded that the best course of action would be to interrupt this phase, step back a bit in the treatment to make a new attempt, a new surgery. Well, the new procedure is basically a fixation of this bone, we intend to use an implant that is strong enough to withstand the new load it will be subjected to later, combined with what we call a bone graft, which is material from the athlete's own body placed at the injury site, and this fixation will provide stability, ensuring the bone is as stable as possible to withstand future training and match loads. – he said

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