Flaco López on new Palmeiras deal: "I've grown as a person" | OneFootball

The Palmeiras gave a gift to its fans on Friday afternoon. Earlier, the club announced the contract renewal of striker Flaco López, the season's top scorer, until December 2029. The previous contract was valid until the end of 2027.

The extension of the contract for another two years was greatly celebrated by Flaco, who also valued his evolution as a player and as a person. The center forward arrived at Palmeiras in 2022 and struggled with adaptation, but established himself as a starter for Verdão and is in great form.

“I arrived as a boy and, year by year, I grew. I think I became a better person and a better man here by being around great people. It's a team that's full of great players and great people and I think that makes us much better in all aspects of life every day. I have a lot of respect for the people who work here because they always offered help, were always available to me and always treated me the same way, regardless of the sports results,” he said.

“I'm grateful to share everyday life with everyone here. I try to be light always and maintain my essence until the last day of my life. I think respect is the most important thing in a workplace like Palmeiras,” the athlete added.

Flaco López also revealed that his family, whenever they can, watch Palmeiras' games to see him on the field. The Argentine's relatives have seen a great season from the striker, who has scored seven times and provided an assist in the last ten matches.

“My family, my mother, my father, my sisters and brothers follow a lot, they use apps to watch the games. There is also the part of the family that can't watch, but they are always present on social media. When we win and when I score, they are always sending me messages. They all try to follow as much as possible, and I can say that they are the craziest Palmeiras fans [laughs],” he said.

Love for the fans

Flaco López is Palmeiras' top scorer this season. The Argentine has 19 goals, as well as four assists. The striker's good form also earned him his first call-up to the Argentina national team at the end of August.

Of the 19 goals scored by Flaco in 2025, eight were scored at home. Last Wednesday, for example, the Argentine scored twice in the victory over River Plate, by 3 to 1, at Allianz Parque. The player brought joy to the fans at the stadium and declared his love for the green and white supporters.

“It's always a pleasure when I score a goal and celebrate with all the people who are giving up a lot to go to the stadiums to support us. It's simply gratitude to the fans who make all this work. I always try to give my best so they feel well represented,” the athlete concluded.

For Palmeiras, Flaco López has 51 goals and 11 assists in 164 games. The number 42 has won five titles: two Brasileiros (2022 and 2023), two Paulistas (2023 and 2024), and a Supercopa do Brasil (2023). Today, he is an absolute starter for Alviverde and forms a striking duo with Vitor Roque.

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