Palmeiras plan talks over improved terms for Arthur | OneFootball

One of Palmeiras’ standout players in the first half of the season, left-back Arthur came through Verdão’s youth academy and took over the starting spot after injuries to Joaquín Piquerez and Jefté.

Palmeiras plans to reward him

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that Verdão’s board plans to speak with the player and his representatives to offer him an improved contract, given his establishment in the first team, and to ward off potential interested clubs. His current deal was renewed in 2025 and runs until 2029.

The move is seen as natural by Palmeiras’ leadership and has also been carried out with other players who secured their place in the senior squad. The expectation is that talks could begin in the coming weeks.

Arthur received offers at the start of the season but turned them down, dreaming of an opportunity with Verdão’s first team. NP has learned that, at this moment, the board sees the full-back as untouchable. That stance would only change in the event of offers considered “too good to refuse.”

Physical issues in the position

An undisputed starter, Piquerez underwent surgery in early April after suffering an ankle injury in a Uruguay friendly against England. The Uruguayan sped up his recovery process with an eye on participating in the World Cup and was unavailable for Palmeiras during a long stretch of matches.

Jefté, signed in 2025 to be the immediate backup in the position, struggled with muscle problems and, on June 7, underwent surgery after suffering a sprain in his right knee during the match against Chapecoense.

In the best-case scenario, the player may only be available to Abel Ferreira again at the end of the season.

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