Veiga consulted ex-Palmeiras star before Mexican move: "Best decision" | OneFootball

Raphael Veiga bid farewell to Palmeiras after a long tenure with the club. Announced last Tuesday as a reinforcement for América-MEX, the midfielder revealed details of his decision to leave Verdão. Before signing the one-year loan contract with the Mexican team, the 30-year-old athlete spoke with a former Palmeiras teammate: Luan Garcia.

“Making this decision was not and is not easy. Everyone knows what this represents for me. I thought a lot, talked to my family, some people closer to me whom I consider. I spoke with Luan Garcia and after thinking for a long time and understanding the whole context, I think it's the best decision for the moment,” revealed Veiga.

Luan and Raphael Veiga played together for Palmeiras for seven seasons. The defender bid farewell to the Brazilian team in 2024 and signed with Toluca, Mexico, where he has been since his definitive departure from Palmeiras. Veiga, on the other hand, will stay at América-MEX until the end of the year, with a purchase option. Now, both will be rivals abroad.

Raphael Veiga built a solid career at Palmeiras, with 11 titles won. These include two Brazilian Championships, two Libertadores, one Copa do Brasil, four Paulista Championships, one Recopa Sudamericana, and one Supercopa do Brasil.

However, in the last year, the midfielder struggled with some physical issues and fluctuated, losing his status as a starter. Even so, in the last year, he played 57 games, scored seven goals, and provided 11 assists. In total, he played 379 games, scored 108 goals, and provided 54 assists.

“It was something that I think was not in my plans in such a quick manner, but it's a challenge I accepted. I made this decision calmly, wisely, and I believe that, for the moment, I am making the most correct decision,” assessed Veiga.

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