Palmeiras move to appoint new Under-20 coach; see details | OneFootball

After Lucas Andrade's departure to take on the role of assistant coach for the Brazilian National Team, Palmeiras is working on mapping the market and talking to candidates to take over as coach of the Under-20 team.

Palmeiras works to decide

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that Verdão will now work to determine who will be the new leader for the remainder of the season. The youth categories' management is analyzing some names in the market.

Allan Barcellos, champion of the Copinha in 2025 with São Paulo, is a name that has been on the radar for a few months and is of interest to Alviverde to take over the Under-20 squad.

A possibility not ruled out at Palmeiras is Artur Itiro, currently the Under-17 coach. The 40-year-old coach is in his second stint at the club since 2024 and is highly regarded internally.

Lucas Andrade's Departure

Lucas Andrade had been in charge of Verdão since the beginning of 2024 when Paulo Victor left the club to work in Mexican football. Since then, two Brazilian titles have been won.

After finishing third in the Conmebol Libertadores Under-20, Palmeiras returns to compete in the Brasileirão of the category, occupying third place after three rounds.

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