Without Abel but with new signing, Palmeiras squad return after holidays | OneFootball

The Palmeiras squad reported back on Sunday night after the holiday break and is already starting to focus on the 2026 season. The big news was the presence of midfielder Marlon Freitas, the club’s first signing of the year. The Palmeiras delegation will spend the night at the training center and, on Monday morning, will undergo medical exams.

Absence

The absence at the return to training was head coach Abel Ferreira, who will return to work on Tuesday to lead the squad’s first training session. The coach had already agreed with the club’s management on his “delay” in returning for the new season.

Staying On

At the end of last season, Palmeiras secured the stays of defender Bruno Fuchs and goalkeeper Marcelo Lomba, who had contracts until December 2025. The former was on loan from Atlético-MG and was signed permanently. The goalkeeper had his contract extended for another year.

Departures

Palmeiras said goodbye to midfielder Aníbal Moreno and right-back Gilberto. The former was sold to River Plate, while the youth product is on loan to Athletico-PR for a season and will return to the club after the end of the contract.

Loan Renewals

Left-back Caio Paulista and midfielder Rômulo remain outside the club’s plans for this season and continue on loan. The defender left Atlético-MG and signed with Grêmio until the end of the season, with a purchase option, while the midfielder renewed his temporary deal with Novorizontino.

The Squad for 2026

Goalkeepers: Aranha, Carlos Miguel, Marcelo Lomba, and Weverton Defenders: Benedetti, Bruno Fuchs, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo, and Micael* Right-backs: Agustín Giay and Khellven Left-backs: Piquerez and Jefté Midfielders: Allan, Andreas Pereira, Emiliano Martínez, Felipe Anderson, Figueiredo, Lucas Evangelista, Mauricio, Raphael Veiga, and Marlon Freitas Forwards: Bruno Rodrigues, Facundo Torres, Flaco López, Luighi, Paulinho, Ramón Sosa, and Vitor Roque

Palmeiras’ Next Match

Portuguesa vs Palmeiras Competition: Campeonato Paulista (1st round) Date and time: January 10, 2026 (Saturday), at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) Venue: Estádio do Canindé

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