Palmeiras want fee, Novorizontino look to play Rômulo – see amount | OneFootball

Palmeiras maintains a firm stance: if Novorizontino wants to have Rômulo in the finals of the Campeonato Paulista, they will have to pay the penalty stipulated in the contract. The midfielder, who belongs to Verdão, has been one of the main standouts for Tigre in the State Championship.

This Monday, after the technical council meeting that defined the details of the Paulistão finals, the president of Alviverde, Leila Pereira, commented on the situation. The chairwoman made her position clear regarding the possibility of Rômulo playing against the club.

“Palmeiras always abides by what is in the contract. When we loaned Rômulo, it was agreed that there would be a penalty if the player played against Palmeiras. If Novorizontino uses him, they will have to pay a penalty. There is no chance of an agreement. They will have to pay,” she said.

On the other side, Genilson Rocha Santos, president of Novorizontino, remains hopeful of using the midfielder in the finals. In fact, the club executive has even called on sponsors to pay the penalty.

“We intend to try a bit more. The contract is there to be fulfilled and honored; if only all clubs had this stance. But we will keep trying until the last moment. He is a player who would be valued by both sides. But the one who has to give the answer is Leila,” he commented.

Novorizontino will need to pay R$ 1 million to Palmeiras to field Rômulo. Since the Paulistão final will have two matches, the total cost to use the midfielder in both finals reaches R$ 2 million.

“For each game he plays against Palmeiras, the penalty is R$ 1 million. So, it would be R$ 2 million. Whoever can sponsor us, we appreciate it (laughs). It’s part of the business. It’s something direct and objective,” Genilson concluded.

Rômulo has nine appearances this season, with six goals and three assists. He is the team’s second top scorer in 2026, only behind Robson, who has seven goals.

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