Micael disappoints, future at Palmeiras uncertain for 2025 | OneFootball

Micael was signed by Palmeiras in February of this year. The Verdão paid around R$ 35 million to bring him from Houston Dynamo, in the United States, and established a contract with the 25-year-old athlete until December 2029. However, after a year below the expected expectations, the athlete is not expected to remain in the squad for 2026.

The defender was brought in to be the left-footed center-back much requested by coach Abel Ferreira in recent seasons. Besides him, in the current squad, the one who fulfills this characteristic is Benedetti, who was trained in the club's youth categories. In fact, without securing a spot in the team, he ended the season as an option behind the Academy Graduate.

Micael joined Palmeiras with the Paulista Championship already underway and was soon called upon by Abel Ferreira to replace Gustavo Gómez, who suffered two injuries, close to each other: in the left thigh and right knee. At that time, he played seven consecutive games, which was his best record.

Later, he only had another broader sequence between the end of July and the beginning of August, with four games, including playing one of the decisive matches of the Copa do Brasil round of 16. At that time, Fuchs and Murilo were recovering from injuries.

Tight Competition

Throughout the season, he faced competition from the newly arrived Bruno Fuchs, as well as Benedetti, Gustavo Gómez, and Murilo. In the absence of Gómez or Murilo, considered starters, Fuchs and Micael shared the position. However, Fuchs managed to be more consistent, while Micael's performance declined during the year.

In the last commitment of the year, where Abel decided to preserve his squad due to the season's wear and tear, Micael was only on the bench. Without Murilo and Gómez, Fuchs and Benedetti formed the central defense duo.

As initially reported by ge, Micael received offers from foreign clubs, which will be evaluated by Palmeiras.

Micael's Numbers in 2025

Micael played 28 games in the season, 25 as a starter, and provided one assist. According to Sofascore data, the defender was dribbled past eight times during the period. Additionally, he had 42 tackles, 58 aerial duels won, and 16 interceptions.

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