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

Palmeiras midfielder Luis Pacheco is being monitored by Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine. The young player has been making the transition 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 retaining a percentage of his rights.

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

Palmeiras do not rule out a sale

Although there have not yet been any negotiations between Palmeiras and Shakhtar Donetsk over Luis Pacheco, the club’s board does not rule out selling the young player.

Looking to keep the key pieces of the squad, Verdão will assess possible offers for players who are not considered essential to the group in order to move 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 Brazil’s Under-20 national team for friendlies against Bolivia. Despite being included in the squad, the midfielder did not report after Abel Ferreira asked the player to remain with Palmeiras and be part of the group for the matches during that period.

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

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