Palmeiras seek to sack defender for misconduct; player wants owed pay | OneFootball

Defender Michel, who came through Palmeiras’ youth academy, was loaned to Moreirense, in Portugal, in January 2025 on a contract valid until June 30, 2026. The Portuguese club sent the player back before the end of the deal, alleging just cause.

Palmeiras’ attempt to terminate the contract

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that Verdão, last Monday (11), tried to terminate the Academy graduate’s contract, also alleging just cause.

However, Michel did not sign Palmeiras’ request, understanding that there are no grounds for just cause, and his camp wants the player to receive, in the event of a termination, part of the amounts предусмотрed until the end of the contract, which runs until December 2028.

Player speaks of moral harassment

Contacted by the report, the defender’s camp commented on the events in Portugal and upon his return to Verdão. See the statement:

After athlete Michel Augusto suffered xenophobia and moral harassment in Portugal, he stopped attending training sessions after informing Moreirense of his decision and, after the club agreed, he was surprised by his dismissal for just cause. Upon returning to Brazil, he was asked to report to the Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras Training Center, and the player was surprised with a unilateral termination for just cause, without any concrete evidence (videos) having been presented to him so far. He is seeking a mutually agreed and less exhausting solution for both parties, respecting the contractual terms and the law. Negotiation channels remain open.

Contacted by NP, Palmeiras will not comment on the matter.

Verdão’s next match

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