Vitão out, Nino unlikely: Palmeiras still seek a centre-back | OneFootball

Palmeiras is seeking to sign a center-back for the 2026 season, as previously reported by NOSSO PALESTRA. Verdão is working in the market to negotiate the arrival of a defender for the squad led by Abel Ferreira.

Ruled Out Targets

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that Vitão, a player developed in the club’s youth academy and currently at Internacional, was a name that pleased the Alviverde football board but will not move forward in negotiations.

Another name on Palmeiras’ list is the center-back Nino, currently at Zenit. NP found out that, recently, there was a conversation between people close to the player and Verdão, who at that time indicated that a negotiation would not be opened.

Player Desired by Palmeiras

Abel Ferreira and the Palmeiras coaching staff believe that the arrival of a new center-back is necessary for the 2026 season. Currently, the squad includes Gustavo Gómez, Murilo, Bruno Fuchs, Benedetti, and Micael, who is expected to be transferred during this window.

The number 13, signed from Houston Dynamo in the United States, is not expected to stay, and some clubs have shown interest, with talks progressing towards a loan with an option to buy. Alviverde believes that a decision should be reached in the coming days.

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