Palmeiras: Ukraine's Shakhtar Donetsk monitor Luis Pacheco, weigh move | OneFootball

Midfielder Luis Pacheco of Palmeiras is being monitored by Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine. The young player has been transitioning from the youth ranks to professional football since the start of the 2026 season.

Shakhtar Donetsk keeping an eye on Palmeiras midfielder

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that Luis Pacheco is being monitored by Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine. Palmeiras have not been approached, but do not rule out a deal if a good offer comes in, while keeping a percentage of his rights.

The Ukrainian club is known for recruiting young players from Brazilian football with the aim of gaining both sporting success and financial return through resale to other major clubs on the European scene.

Palmeiras do not rule out a sale

Although there have still been no negotiations between Palmeiras and Shakhtar Donetsk over Luis Pacheco, the club’s board does not rule out selling the young player.

While seeking to keep the squad’s main pieces, Verdão will assess possible offers for players who are not considered essential to the group with the aim of getting closer to the R$400 million financial target set for the current season.

Luis Pacheco was called up to the Brazil national team

At the end of July, Luis Pacheco was called up by coach Paulo Victor to the Brazil Under-20 national team for friendlies against Bolivia. Despite being included in the squad, the midfielder did not report after Abel Ferreira asked him to remain at Palmeiras and stay with the group for the matches during that period.

At Palmeiras, the youngster has also been earning more space in the first-team squad. Gradually, he began training with Abel Ferreira and has already made 11 appearances for the senior team. This season, he experienced a landmark moment when he was named in the starting lineup for the first time in the win over Mirassol in the Campeonato Paulista, receiving praise from the Portuguese coach after his strong performance.

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