From nearly written off to key player: Allan’s year at Palmeiras in review | OneFootball

Academy graduate, Allan experienced a bit of everything at Palmeiras in 2025. From almost being discarded for exceeding the age limit in the youth categories, to becoming the protagonist for Verdão on one of the most magical nights in recent years at Allianz Parque.

Almost Loaned

At the beginning of the season, Allan was not in the plans of Abel Ferreira and his team. Having exceeded the age limit to remain in the under-20s in 2025, the midfielder was certain he would have to play professionally, but he didn't know beforehand. Verdão even considered a loan for the Academy graduate.

However, Allan's presence in training, being part of the so-called 'support team', made Abel Ferreira and his technical team observe the player more closely, and he began to gain opportunities in the state championship.

In the same state championship, Allan scored the goal that secured Palmeiras a spot in the knockout stage of this season's Campeonato Paulista. Scoring the winning goal for Verdão against the undefeated Mirassol at their home, in the Brasileirão.

Protagonist

In a delicate moment of uncertainty on the right side of the field, Abel Ferreira found a homegrown solution for Palmeiras. Needing to overturn a 3-0 deficit from the first leg of the Conmebol Libertadores semifinal, the Portuguese coach bet on Allan's starting position for the return match. And everything went very well, the Academy graduate was the standout player and had a direct role in Palmeiras' qualification.

Planned Sale

NOSSO PALESTRA found out that Verdão plans to sell the young Allan, trained in the Palmeiras academy and one of the highlights of the Alviverde in 2025, in this transfer window.

Palmeiras has not yet received any official offers but understands that the Academy graduate is highly valued after good performances at the club and is a constant target of inquiries, especially from English teams.

The plan outlined by those in charge of Verdão's football is to negotiate Allan for around €30 million (approximately R$190 million at the current exchange rate). His playing characteristics, youth, and the club's reputation as a good developer are the bets to reach the desired value.

Currently, in the view of Palmeiras' football management, Allan is the main asset for generating revenue through player sales. For 2026, Alviverde planned to raise about R$400 million in negotiations, and the young athlete could, if the club's plan materializes, be responsible for almost 50% of this amount.

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