Palmeiras sign striker who shone at a São Paulo club | OneFootball

Looking to strengthen its youth categories and continue its work of scouting promising players, Palmeiras is close to securing another reinforcement for the Under-20 team.

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NOSSO PALESTRA has found out that Verdão has secured the arrival of 19-year-old forward Kauê Leal, a standout from Referência-SP, a club from Embu dos Artes, a city in the metropolitan region of São Paulo. The young player signs definitively with Alviverde.

A standout of the team in this edition of the Paulista Under-20 Championship, he played 28 games, scoring eight goals. His last two games were precisely against Palmeiras, in the round of 16 of the Paulistão Under-20 - victories by 2 to 0 and 3 to 0 for Verdão.

In 2024, Kauê scored seven goals in ten matches for the Embu das Artes club. Before Referência, he played for Grêmio Novorizontino and Resende-RJ.

Palmeiras is in pursuit of its 14th Paulista Under-20 title, having won six of the last eight editions of the tournament. In 2023, the Academy's Creations were crowned champions by beating São Paulo, winning both final matches.

In August, the Verdão won the four-time Brazilian Under-20 Championship, being consecutive two-time champions. The title came over Red Bull Bragantino, on penalties, at Allianz Parque, after two draws.

Upcoming Palmeiras games

São Paulo x Palmeiras – Brazilian Championship – 5/10 (Sunday), 4pm (Brasília time)

Palmeiras x Juventude – Brazilian Championship – 11/10 (Saturday), 7pm (Brasília time)

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