Talks stall: Sorriso joins first team as Palmeiras ponder future | OneFootball

One of the highlights of Palmeiras' Under-20 team in the São Paulo Junior Football Cup, the forward Sorriso was close to leaving Verdão for FC Baniyas in the United Arab Emirates, but negotiations stalled in the final stages.

Future Evaluation at Palmeiras

NOSSO PALESTRA found out that the Academy's creation reported on Monday (9) along with the professional group of Alviverde. The athlete will be evaluated by Abel Ferreira's technical staff, but the tendency is that he will not stay and will be negotiated.

Due to the closing of the main transfer windows, Palmeiras and Sorriso's staff are working on proposals from Brazilian football. There is an expectation that a decision regarding his departure will happen by the end of this week.

Trajectory

At the club since 2024, the Copinha even played a fundamental role in the athlete's trajectory. Sorriso caught Verdão's attention after standing out in the 2024 competition for Atlético Guaratinguerá, signing a contract with the Alviverde club after the tournament ended.

The forward found no difficulty in adapting, playing 44 and 45 matches in the 2024 and 2025 seasons, respectively. In 2025, he had his most prolific year, scoring 11 goals – compared to 10 in 2024.

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