Issues on and off the pitch: Flaco López returns to Palmeiras | OneFootball

One of Palmeiras’ standout players this season, Flaco López returns to Verdão this Monday (27). The world runner-up with Argentina, the striker was given a week off by the club.

Off-field issues

Boosted by an excellent first half of the season and his trip to the World Cup with the Argentina national team, the striker has been the subject of inquiries, but Palmeiras is seeking a meeting to present the player and his staff with a contract renewal offer. In Verdão’s view, a salary increase would be important to secure his stay, as NOSSO PALESTRA has learned.

The board’s intention is to strengthen the sporting project and show its desire to keep Flaco in the squad. Internally, Palmeiras does not intend to negotiate any of its main players in this transfer window and is working to preserve the team’s core for the rest of the season.

Even so, the club is also treating the situation cautiously. Palmeiras understands that Flaco López will attract interest from the European market after the World Cup.

Behind the scenes, keeping him is now considered quite difficult if offers above 40 million euros (around R$ 260 million at the current exchange rate) arrive. This assessment is shared by both the club and the player’s staff, who are waiting for market movement before making a decision about his future.

On the field

Verdão’s top scorer this season, Flaco López is essential to Abel Ferreira’s tactical setup as the team chases the season’s biggest titles. Still alive in the Copa do Brasil and the Libertadores, Verdão leads the Brasileirão by six points over Flamengo.

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