Erick Belé eyes Palmeiras first team: "I've got a lot to show" | OneFootball

Erick Belé is one of the highlights of the under-20 team of Palmeiras and, last Tuesday, he won the Brazilian championship of the category wearing the number 10 shirt on coach Lucas Andrade's team. Considered a promise from the youth academy, Belé has high expectations to debut in the professional team and has already caught the attention of Abel Ferreira.

The midfielder aims for promotion to the main team, but assured focus on the under-20s. After winning the national championship, the team is still alive in the São Paulo State Championship. The number 10 of Verdão's under-20 team assured focus on the youth academy.

“I have to focus on the youth academy, do what I have to do here in the academy so that, God willing, I can move up to the professional team. I have a lot to show to coach Lucas and coach Abel. If I do well here in the academy, I'm sure I will move up”, he reported after the match.

Left-footed, Erick Belé stands out for his versatility, being able to play more centrally or on the sides of the field. He finished the under-20 Brazilian championship as top scorer, alongside Riquelme Fillipi, with nine goals. In July, he renewed his contract with Verdão until December 2028.

“I feel comfortable playing on the sides of the field or in the middle. The feeling of winning a title here at Allianz Parque, with the fans present, is unique”, he celebrated.

Abel has keen eyes for the youth academy gem

Erick Belé is one of the players who make up the support group, formed by youth academy players who complete the main team's training sessions when necessary. The player has already caught the attention of Abel Ferreira and was listed, for the first time, in the first leg of the Libertadores round of 16, against Universitario-PER, but did not leave the bench.

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