Andreas eyes Brazil return after joining Palmeiras, reveals chat with Abel | OneFootball

Andreas Pereira is back in Brazilian football. The midfielder was signed by Palmeiras, from Fulham, in a deal that revolved around 10 million euros (about R$ 63 million). He signed a contract until the end of 2028.

The return to national football may put Andreas Pereira back on the radar of the Brazilian National Team - at least that's what the midfielder hopes. The 29-year-old player emphasized that he still dreams of playing in the World Cup, scheduled for the months of June and July 2026.

“This, for sure, is important to me, to keep me in the cycle of the National Team. It's about doing my job well at Palmeiras so that I can be called up. I have a dream of going to the Cup in 2026”, the athlete said in an interview with the club's official website.

Called up for the Belgian U-15 to U-17 team, Andreas decided to defend Brazil from the U-20 category. For the main national team, he was called up for the first time in 2018.

Andreas Pereira's last call-up to the Brazilian National Team took place this year. The midfielder was present in Carlo Ancelotti's first commitments at the helm of the team, but only entered the field in the final minute of the goalless draw against Ecuador, in the Qualifiers. In total, he has two goals in ten games.

Conversation with Abel and choice for jersey 8

Andreas Pereira also revealed that he had a “brief” conversation with coach Abel Ferreira after finalizing all the details of his arrival at Palmeiras.

“I spoke briefly with Abel, he sent me a message when the negotiation was finalized. I hope to help, I am a player who can help in midfield with goals or assists, defending. I am a dynamic player and I hope to be able to do that here at Palmeiras”, said the player.

The midfielder arrives at Palmeiras to compete for a position with three other players: Aníbal Moreno, Lucas Evangelista and Emiliano Martínez. Andreas chose to wear the number 8 jersey, vacant since the departure of Richard Ríos - negotiated with Benfica, from Portugal, in July of this year.

“It was my choice, I like the number 8. I've used 18 at some clubs. For me it's a special number, I know that several important players here have already worn it and I hope to only give back and seek to have success with this jersey”, concluded the midfielder.

Andreas is cleared to debut for Palmeiras whenever Abel Ferreira sees fit. The midfielder was properly registered in the BID (Daily Information Bulletin) of the CBF last Monday and should be available to the coach for the match against Internacional, on the next 13th of September.

Andreas Pereira's Career

Son of Brazilian parents, he was born in Belgium and was revealed by the youth categories of Manchester United, where he played 75 games, scored four goals and gave five assists. The player also had stints at Granada, Valencia and Lazio, before being loaned to Flamengo, in August 2021.

At Rubro-Negro, there were 53 matches, eight goals and three assists. However, the midfielder was marked by the slip that resulted in Palmeiras' title goal in the final of the Copa Libertadores in 2021. In July of the following year, Andreas returned to Manchester United.

With the Brazilian National Team jersey, there were ten games and two goals.

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