Giay pens new Palmeiras deal, praises Flaco López: "A real example" | OneFootball

Last Monday, after having his contract with Palmeiras renewed until September 2030, defender Agustín Giay praised the journey of fellow Argentine Flaco López at Verdão and said he is an example.

“Obviously, I learn a lot from the more experienced people who have been here longer. Flaco is an example for me, an Argentine who arrived here and has been earning his place. As he said, it takes some time to adapt and I’m very happy for the moment he’s having,” said Giay.

Flaco López is Verdão’s top scorer this season, with 19 goals, in addition to four assists. The striker’s good form also earned him his first call-up to the Argentina national team at the end of August.

The striker arrived at Palmeiras in 2022, after gaining notoriety at Lanús, but had a turbulent start, with little playing time under coach Abel Ferreira. However, he didn’t give up and rejected offers to stay at the club, fighting for his place.

“He deserves all of this. Having people like him as an example gives you more confidence, and everyone knows how to face these things and carve out a path here at Palmeiras. I’m happy and learning a lot,” he added.

Signed in mid-2024, Giay has already played 48 matches wearing the Verdão shirt, although he has yet to win a title or register a goal involvement. He has played for Argentina’s youth teams and, during the U-20 World Cup in 2023, wore the captain’s armband for the team on several occasions.

With both Argentines available, Palmeiras returns to the pitch next Wednesday at 7 p.m. (Brasília time), when they host Vasco at Allianz Parque, for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship. Abel Ferreira’s team, with 49 points and in third place on the table, is aiming to bounce back after being defeated by Bahia and seeing their 11-game unbeaten streak come to an end.

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