Deal imminent! Palmeiras pay €25m for striker chased by Sporting and Porto | OneFootball

Palmeiras is very close to announcing the signing of Jhon Arias, a footballer who has already been linked with Sporting. The agreement with Wolverhampton, who owns his rights, is in its final details, with only the completion of paperwork and medical exams remaining before the official announcement.

The transfer fee will be around 25 million euros, with a contract valid for four seasons, until 2029. The signing represents one of the most significant transfers in the recent market for the 'Verdão', in an attempt to strengthen the squad for the new season.

The deal only moved forward after Fluminense, the club where Arias stood out before moving to England, did not match the offer within the stipulated deadline, despite holding a right of first refusal in the negotiation. The Carioca Tricolor had submitted a proposal of around 20 million euros, but the English club preferred to accept Palmeiras' higher offer.

In addition to being coveted by the green and white club, the footballer was also wanted by Porto. The Colombian international will now play under coach Abel Ferreira, and the official announcement of the deal between the parties is expected in the coming days.

At 28 years old, Jhon Arias can play on both flanks of the attack, and can also play as a ‘10’ or behind the striker. Valued at 15 million euros, the player scored two goals and provided one assist in 26 matches played (1,379 minutes) for Wolverhampton.

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