Renewal: Palmeiras see their multi-title squad leave the club | OneFootball

Palmeiras underwent a major overhaul in 2025. As a result, many players said goodbye to the club, while others arrived. In 2026, more departures were confirmed, leaving the club with few remaining players from its most recent major achievements.

From the Libertadores title against Flamengo in November 2021, Verdão has only two players left from that final – center-back Gustavo Gómez and left-back Piquerez. In addition to them, from the current squad, only goalkeeper Marcelo Lomba, center-back Murilo, and forward Flaco Lopez have won titles with Verdão – all of whom joined in 2022.

Among the current squad, Gustavo Gómez leads the ranking of the club’s most decorated players, with 12 titles, followed by Piquerez, with eight. Meanwhile, other players are still seeking their first title with Palmeiras.

This season, Palmeiras lost a multi-champion and is close to losing another. At the beginning of January, Weverton, who had won 12 trophies, said goodbye to the club and signed with Grêmio. Raphael Veiga, with 11 trophies, is set to leave on loan to América do México.

In August 2025, the team had already lost the right-back duo Mayke and Marcos Rocha, also multi-champions with the club. In January, midfielder Zé Rafael said his goodbyes.

Raphael Veiga’s Departure

One of Palmeiras’ main names in recent years, Raphael Veiga is close to saying goodbye to the club after eight full seasons and 11 titles won.

This Thursday (29), Alviverde and América-MEX finalized negotiations for the number 23 to sign a loan contract until the end of 2026, with an option to buy at the end of the period. The information was first published by UOL and confirmed by NOSSO PALESTRA.

NP reported this Thursday (29) that Alviverde wanted the negotiation to be resolved by next Friday (30), whether for his departure or stay.

In recent days, Raphael Veiga indicated that he would accept América-MEX’s proposal if an agreement was reached with Palmeiras. However, the number 23 stated he would not pressure for a move and would remain without complaint if the clubs did not reach an agreement.

On the other hand, coach Abel Ferreira has made it clear both internally and externally that he does not want to lose one of the squad’s leaders, unlike what happened with other players. The manager is awaiting reinforcements and believes that, should the midfielder leave, another major signing in the position would be necessary.

Verdão’s Next Matches

Botafogo-SP vs Palmeiras – Paulistão – 02/01 – 8:30 PM (Brasília time)Palmeiras vs Vitória – Brasileirão – 02/04 – 9:30 PM (Brasília time)

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