With Carlos Miguel in goal, Palmeiras plan goalkeeper future | OneFootball

After negotiating Weverton’s move to Grêmio at the start of the season, Carlos Miguel established himself as Palmeiras’ undisputed first-choice goalkeeper. For the position, Verdão also have Marcelo Lomba and Aranha, and will welcome back Kaique, who had been on loan at a Portuguese club.

Future in Palmeiras’ goal

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that the coaching staff and the Alviverde board are working on goalkeeper planning for the remainder of the season and the coming years.

Marcelo Lomba, Carlos Miguel’s immediate backup, has a contract with Palmeiras until the end of 2026 and has been renewing his deal with the club on a yearly basis. There is still no final decision, but at this point the tendency is that the No. 14 will not remain at Verdão in 2027.

Kaique, who played for Nacional in Portugal, will report back as usual with his teammates on the 24th. The Academy graduate is in the coaching staff’s plans, and a move would only happen in the event of an offer considered excellent for all parties.

The expectation is that the young player will take over as Palmeiras’ second-choice goalkeeper from 2027 onward, establish himself as Carlos Miguel’s immediate backup, and get more opportunities over the seasons.

Aranha, a 21-year-old player developed in Verdão’s youth system, is initially expected to remain in the squad and continue next year as the third-choice goalkeeper.

Verdão return to training

After the end of the first half of the year, Palmeiras return to training next Wednesday (24) and will have about a month of preparation ahead of the decisive stretch of the season. Abel Ferreira’s coaching staff intend to use the period to help players recover, improve the squad’s physical condition, and fine-tune the team for the end-of-year run of matches.

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