Palmeiras in talks to bring in Portuguese coach for academy | OneFootball

Palmeiras is a benchmark for the work it does at the youth level in recruiting young players and is always competing for the main titles in every age group, while constantly seeking to improve processes with its coaching staffs.

New Palmeiras Under-17 coach

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that Verdão is negotiating the arrival of Portuguese coach João Correia, 32, for the Under-17 team. Artur Itiro, the current manager of the age group, will remain at the club but with the Under-18 team.

João Correia coached Athletico-PR’s Under-20 and Aspirantes teams from 2024 until March 2026 and played an important role in the Paraná club’s recent campaigns in last year’s national competitions.

The Portuguese coach also served as an assistant coach for the senior teams of Atlético Goianiense, Vasco da Gama, and Cuiabá.

Verdão Under-17

Palmeiras has 19 points and sits in third place in the Brazilian Under-17 Championship. The team has played nine matches so far, with six wins, one draw, and two losses, scoring 27 goals and conceding 15 — the team’s top scorer in the competition is Thauan, with five goals.

Verdão is chasing its third Brazilian Under-17 Championship title. In 2022, the team defeated Grêmio 2-1 in the final to lift the trophy. The following year, it was crowned champion again after beating São Paulo 3-0 in the title match.

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