Palmeiras bid for Nino, but Zenit refuse release this window | OneFootball

By Vinícius Salgado

Palmeiras is unlikely to have Nino as a reinforcement at this moment. The alviverde team opened talks with Zenit to sign the defender, but the Russian club decided that they will not release the player in this transfer window.

The alviverde team faced competition from Fluminense, which showed willingness to bring Nino back. In his third season at Zenit, Nino has played 66 games, scored three goals, and provided one assist.

The information was published by ESPN and confirmed by Gazeta Esportiva.

Future Option

Despite the refusal, Palmeiras is not giving up entirely and is likely to keep the player on their radar, not ruling out the possibility of resuming negotiations for his signing in the middle of the year.

Currently, Abel Ferreira has Gustavo Gómez, Bruno Fuchs, Murilo, and Benedetti as options in defense. For this season, Verdão said goodbye to Micael, who had little playing time in 2025.

Palmeiras focuses efforts on Arias

Internally, the club understands that Jhon Arias is a more urgent signing and should concentrate its efforts on this negotiation.

Palmeiras made an offer of R$ 154 million for the Wolverhampton player and is awaiting the player's response to finalize the deal.

Palmeiras Transfer Market

A month before the transfer window closes, Palmeiras is trying to strengthen its squad. Midfielder Marlon Freitas has been the club's only signing so far this season.

On the other hand, Palmeiras has bid farewell to Aníbal Moreno, Facundo Torres, Raphael Veiga, Micael, and Weverton.

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