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Palmeiras has been looking to sign a center-back since the start of 2026 and is close to securing a player for the next transfer window and the remainder of the season.

Negotiations advanced

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that Verdão is in advanced talks to sign 31-year-old Alexander Barboza, who belongs to Botafogo. Alviverde, who will pay around R$ 20 million, sees it as a market opportunity.

Palmeiras and the Rio de Janeiro club have everything aligned for a move in the next transfer window. Barboza was under contract with the Rio team until the end of 2026 and, in order not to lose the player for free, they agreed to let him join Verdão.

At 31, Alexander Barboza was one of the defensive pillars of the Botafogo side that won the 2024 Conmebol Libertadores and the Brazilian Championship under Artur Jorge.

Palmeiras defense

In addition to Barboza, Palmeiras will have Gustavo Gómez, Murilo, Bruno Fuchs and Benedetti. The club still dreams of signing Nino, but together with the coaching staff it will assess whether to move forward in the talks in the coming weeks.

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