Palmeiras rule out move for Nino after lengthy talks | OneFootball

Since the end of 2025, Palmeiras had been trying to sign center-back Nino, who enjoyed a successful spell wearing the Fluminense shirt and currently plays for Zenit in Russia.

Palmeiras rules out move for now

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that Verdão has, for now, ruled out the defender’s arrival. The understanding between the parties is that the signing would only happen in the event of a complete change in circumstances, something seen as unlikely by the club’s hierarchy.

Palmeiras was working with figures between €10 million (around R$59 million at the current exchange rate) and €12 million (around R$70 million).

On January 17, NP reported that Verdão already had an agreement in principle with the center-back on contractual terms. Alviverde had signaled a four-year contract offer for the player.

Deal for Barboza and options in defense

Palmeiras announced the signing of center-back Alexander Barboza, who had been at Botafogo. At the moment, Verdão’s squad includes Gustavo Gómez, Murilo, Bruno Fuchs, Benedetti, Kone — as backup — and the newly arrived Argentine, who will only be able to play after the World Cup.

Alviverde is now working on contract renewals for the main players in the position and already has an agreement lined up with Gustavo Gómez, as well as initial talks with Murilo to extend their deals until the end of 2029.

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