Top scorer Flaco López extends Palmeiras contract until 2029 | OneFootball

The fans of Palmeiras received great news this Friday. In a great phase, the forward Flaco López renewed his contract with Verdão until December 2029. The previous contract of the Argentine was valid until the end of 2027 and was therefore extended by two more years.

"This moment is very special to me. Seeing all the support that Palmeiras gives me is a luxury, actually. When I arrived, at first, things maybe did not happen as everyone wished, but it's part of life, we managed to change, we managed to improve a lot the way we wanted and, today, another recognition from Palmeiras with the contract renewal," celebrated Flaco.

Flaco López is the top scorer for Palmeiras in the current season. The Argentine has 19 goals, in addition to four assists. The good moment of the center forward also earned him his first call-up for the Argentina national team, at the end of August.

"I am extremely grateful for all the recognitions that Palmeiras gave me, it made me a national team player and that for me is the pinnacle of football. So, only words of gratitude to Palmeiras and, God willing, we will continue working hard to help Palmeiras Sports Society more and more," added the Argentine.

Flaco López arrived at Palmeiras in 2022 after gaining notoriety at Lanús, from Argentina. The forward had a troubled start, without much space with coach Abel Ferreira. However, he did not give up and rejected offers to stay at the club, seeking his place.

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

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Flaco renews with Palmeiras until 2029 (Photo: Cesar Greco/Palmeiras/by Canon)

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