Palmeiras unveil Venezuelan duo for women's football

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·13 March 2026

Palmeiras unveil Venezuelan duo for women's football

Palmeiras announced this Friday (13th) the arrival of Venezuelan midfielders Melanie Chirinos and Gellinot Reyes. The young players, aged 17 and 19 respectively, join the club after standing out in the Under-20 Copa América and the qualifiers for the 2027 Women's World Cup, which will be held in Brazil.

Melanie is an attacking midfielder and is considered one of the greatest prospects of the new Venezuelan generation. Fast, technical, and aggressive, she has experience with the Venezuela National Team, including appearances in the 2025 Women's Copa América.

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I needed to step out of my comfort zone and accept new challenges that would help me improve my football skills. I want to work hard to debut in Palmeiras' main team, learn to speak Portuguese, and be happy here. I am here for my goals, but mainly for my family, who is my inspiration in every step I take.

Gellinot Reyes, on the other hand, plays as a defensive midfielder and stands out for her vision of the game, ball recovery, and ability to organize the team in midfield.

It was a very special decision for me. Palmeiras is a very big club, with a rich history and a very serious project in women's football. I was very motivated by the opportunity to grow as a player, compete at a higher level, and represent such an important team.

Despite having played for rival clubs in Venezuela, Melanie and Gellinot play together in the youth teams of ‘La Vinotinto’, especially in the Under-20. The duo joins Palmeiras with the aim of strengthening the midfield and bringing more creativity and balance to the alviverde team.

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