Andreas Pereira joins Palmeiras, sees it as Brazil squad showcase | OneFootball

Officially presented this Thursday at the Football Academy, Andreas Pereira celebrated the opportunity to play for Palmeiras. The midfielder, who signed a contract until December 2028, highlighted his happiness at experiencing his first stint with Verdão and revealed that he sees the club as a showcase for the Brazilian National Team.

“First of all, it’s a great club, with the structure to try to win all the titles, and it’s also a showcase for the Brazilian National Team. So it’s a very interesting project, for my family as well,” he said.

Positioning on the field

Regarding his positioning on the field, the player said he prefers to leave that headache to Abel Ferreira.

“I’ll leave that headache to the coach, everyone knows my characteristics, playing for the National Team and for Fulham, I can play as an attacking midfielder or as a second defensive midfielder, wherever I’m needed,” he analyzed.

Andreas revealed that he had a conversation with the coach and mentioned that he is already used to playing with little possession, just as it was at Fulham.

“I had a conversation with him [Abel Ferreira] about playing style and positioning, I’m used to suffering a bit, at Fulham we didn’t have much possession, so I’m already accustomed to this style of play. I think I already have experience in football and I hope that with it I can help Palmeiras,” he concluded.

Andreas’ career

The son of Brazilian parents, Andreas Pereira was born in Belgium and came up through the youth ranks at Manchester United, where he played 75 games, scored four goals, and provided five assists. The player also had stints at Granada, Valencia, and Lazio before being loaned to Flamengo in August 2021.

With the Rubro-Negro, he played 53 matches, scored eight goals, and provided three assists. However, the midfielder became known for the slip that resulted in Palmeiras’ winning goal in the 2021 Copa Libertadores final. In July of the following year, Andreas returned to Manchester United.

With the Brazilian National Team, he played ten games and scored two goals.

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