Palmeiras: Zenit still in talks to sign Riquelme Fillipi for 2026 | OneFootball

Even with decisive confrontations still in 2025, Palmeiras is already thinking about the next season regarding possible athletes who might join or leave the club and knows that some young players from the youth academy will be targets for European teams.

Zenit's Interest in Forward

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that Zenit, from Russia, is in talks with Riquelme Fillipi's staff to align a better proposal for Alviverde to sign the young forward in the upcoming transfer window.

The Academy Graduate, who wishes to move to Europe, was targeted by the Russian club a few months ago, but the talks did not progress. Verdão's football management indicated that they want at least € 15 million (about R$ 95 million) to negotiate the player.

Gerson Involved?

Despite recent speculations involving a possible involvement of Riquelme Fillipi in an attempt to sign Gerson, NP learned that there is no ongoing negotiation with the former Flamengo midfielder.

Departures and Signings for 2026

As a habit of Abel Ferreira, Palmeiras continues to make some specific changes between seasons, whether with signings or promoting young players from the youth academy, and 2026 will be no different.

After two years with major sales involving high figures for athletes like Endrick, Estêvão, and Vitor Reis, Palmeiras understands that the next season will be different. The club is evaluating some players with good sales potential but involving smaller amounts. Benedetti, Allan, Luighi, Riquelme Fillipi are young, with interest from the European market, and may leave the club soon.

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