Palmeiras seal signing of Allan Barcellos for Under-20 side | OneFootball

After Lucas Andrade left to take over as assistant coach of the Brazilian National Team, Palmeiras had been scouting the market and speaking with candidates to take charge of the club’s U-20 team.

Palmeiras agrees deal to sign replacement

NOSSO PALESTRA had reported in recent weeks that Allan Barcellos, winner of the 2025 Copinha with São Paulo, was a name on the club’s radar and that Verdão had already made initial contact for him to take over the U-20 squad.

In recent days, Palmeiras finalized the signing of Allan Barcellos to lead the club’s U-20 team. The current runner-up of the 2026 Copinha, the coach will be announced by Alviverde in the coming hours.

Lucas Andrade’s departure

Lucas Andrade had been in charge of Verdão since the beginning of 2024, when Paulo Victor left the club to work in Mexican football. Since then, two Brazilian titles have been won.

After finishing third in the Conmebol U-20 Libertadores, Palmeiras returns to the U-20 Brasileirão, sitting in third place after three rounds.

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