Giay’s highs and lows: a look back at his year at Palmeiras | OneFootball

Palmeiras' fullback, Agustín Giay, gained a "new life" in the squad and started being frequently selected by coach Abel Ferreira during the year 2025. Signed for over R$ 40 million in 2024, the Argentine became a starter for part of the season but ended the year on a low note.

Giay, 21, played only four times for Palmeiras during the Campeonato Paulista. After the tournament, as an alternative for the injured Marcos Rocha and Mayke, he gained more space and even became a starter in the Club World Cup.

The Argentine only lost his starting position in August with the arrival of Khellven. After losing the starting spot, he began to fluctuate and ended the year on a downturn – just like Khellven, who was criticized at the end of the Brazilian Championship. In total, Giay played 49 matches for Palmeiras in 2025, starting 35 times – Verdão played 76 games in the year.

Contract Renewal and Rejection from Europe

In September, Palmeiras announced that they renewed the contract with fullback Agustín Giay until September 2030. The initial contract, made during the negotiation with San Lorenzo, Argentina, was until June 2029.

The new contract came shortly after interest from foreign football. Giay was approached by Milan, Italy, in the August transfer window, just over a month after the Club World Cup. Verdão rejected an offer of 15 million euros (R$ 95 million at the current rate), according to ‘Uol’.

Situation at the Club

Despite all the interest from Italian football in the Argentine, Palmeiras does not want to sell him at this moment. Currently, Abel Ferreira only has the Argentine and Khellven at right-back, after the departures of Marcos Rocha and Mayke to Grêmio and Santos, respectively. Gilberto, a standout from the youth categories in the position, could be the third option for 2026, but his future remains open.

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