Carlos Miguel: Short European stint, first talks with Abel at Palmeiras | OneFootball

Goalkeeper Carlos Miguel was presented as the tenth reinforcement of Palmeiras, this Friday, at the Football Academy. He returns to Brazil after a brief stint at Nottingham Forest, England. New number 1 of the Verdão, the athlete explained what motivated the short stay in Europe and told how the first conversations with coach Abel Ferreira were.

"Not doing well is very strong. I didn't play, I didn't have the opportunity... Matz Sels had a great season. I had other opportunities there and decided to return, my decision, I felt it in my heart. I don't know if one day I'll return to England. I wanted to come to Palmeiras. When they asked me, I said I was interested, regardless of the story I had at another club. I'm a high-level athlete and I have to have responsibility and professionalism above all," he said.

At 26 years old, Carlos Miguel has only 28 games in professional teams. At Corinthians, his last club before being hired by the English team, he had the most appearances, with 25. 14 of them were in 2024, in a sequence that had after Cássio's departure to Cruzeiro.

He arrived at Nottingham Forest in June 2024 and played only two games. The starter on the English team this season was Matz Sels. Carlos Miguel spoke about his playing style and building plays with his feet and guaranteed that he can play as he wants.

"I feel comfortable in any game model. I was able to work and evolve a lot the concept of feet, I went to Europe and worked on several other things. We only update, if we know what to do, just courage... can't be afraid, if I have to play, I'll have to do it, no problem," he said.

Chat with Abel

Carlos Miguel arrived at Palmeiras on Monday, underwent exams, and was announced on Tuesday. The next day, he already trained with the rest of the squad. The goalkeeper told how the first conversations with coach Abel Ferreira were.

"The first days were very happy. I'm very communicative, the squad is good people, the squad is very light... The structure that provides. The conversation with the coach was great, direct and clear. We are professionals and we are here to work and show results," he revealed.

Carlos Miguel was a "market opportunity" and arrives as 3rd goalkeeper

After the goalless draw with Universitario-PER, coach Abel Ferreira was questioned about the arrival of the new reinforcement and revealed that the goalkeeper arrived ahead of schedule, as the club's idea was to hire for the position only next year.

"It was a market opportunity. Weverton and Lomba knew we were looking for a goalkeeper and the idea was to hire next year. We have three goalkeepers now. He arrives with the train in motion, will start training, and we'll see. I don't give shirts to anyone. Whoever arrives has to show. The other two are ahead, will have to recover, train, and we'll see. It wasn't supposed to come this year, but it was an opportunity that Leila and Barros found," Abel explained.

Starter Weverton has a contract with Palmeiras until the end of 2026, while Marcelo Lomba's contract ends in December this year. Aranha, who rose from the base, renewed his contract until 2029.

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