Textor on possible Danilo move: ‘If he says he wants to join Palmeiras’

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·3 June 2026

Textor on possible Danilo move: ‘If he says he wants to join Palmeiras’

Palmeiras are interested in signing midfielder Danilo, who came through the club’s academy and currently plays for Botafogo. Verdão see the player as their main target for the next transfer window.

Jhon Textor’s comments

Away from the helm of Botafogo since April, Jhon Textor strongly criticized the player for no longer wanting to play for the Rio club so as not to make his 13th appearance in the Brazilian league, which would prevent a move to Palmeiras or any other club in Brazil.

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He needs to understand. We paid a lot of money for him, we signed him when no one else would, we introduced him to the national team coach’s son, and now he is with the national team. You can’t ask to leave because you want to play for Palmeiras or any other club. You have to honor your obligations and your loyalty to the club that risked everything for you when nobody else would. You cannot force your way out

In addition, Textor commented on Verdão’s interest in signing the defensive midfielder, who will play in the World Cup with the Brazil national team in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

If he says he wants to go to Palmeiras, you put him on the bench, you don’t let him play again, no matter how much the fans think he is good, until you get the deal you think is good. Players need owners who can do crazy things. The fans may criticize, but the owner needs to be ahead of the situation. Danilo needs to respect his commitment to the club. He should never have asked not to play. If I were in charge, that wouldn’t happen.

Palmeiras’ move

NOSSO PALESTRA found out in recent weeks that Alviverde are preparing a move by presenting a proposal to the player’s representatives regarding salary figures and a signing bonus for the contract.

World Cup campaign

With the Brazil national team at the World Cup, the defensive midfielder developed in Palmeiras’ youth ranks continues to stand out. He scored one of Brazil’s goals in the rout over Panama at the Maracanã.

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