Weverton honoured by Palmeiras as Leila explains his exit: 12 titles | OneFootball

Palmeiras held a tribute for goalkeeper Weverton, who said his goodbyes this Wednesday and will be leaving the Verdão club. He has a deal in place to join Grêmio.

The player was honored inside the Arena Barueri facilities, shortly before kickoff for the derby against Santos. Accompanied by his family, Weverton was welcomed by president Leila Pereira and received a commemorative plaque.

The number 21 also received affection from his teammates and coach Abel Ferreira. In recent days, the Portuguese coach described Weverton as the greatest goalkeeper in the club’s history.

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Leila explains the decision

Leila Pereira, president of Palmeiras, explained the decision to release Weverton without financial compensation from Grêmio. The president revealed that the club wanted to renew with the goalkeeper, but he had received an “irresistible offer” from the team from Rio Grande do Sul.

“It’s a farewell to a great athlete, a great person. Twelve titles, eight seasons. Weverton came to us personally, spoke to me about this offer from Grêmio. He had a contract until the end of the year and we wanted to extend it until the end of next year. But the player talked to us, saying it was an irresistible offer from Grêmio, that he wanted to go. And I’ll say this, the greatest compensation Weverton brought to Palmeiras and the fans were the 12 titles,” said the president to TNT.

“How can I make it difficult for an athlete who asked to leave, who wants a new challenge? I could never, ever put any obstacle in the way of a player of Weverton’s stature. I didn’t think about financial compensation, but about everything he delivered to Palmeiras,” she concluded.

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History at Palmeiras

Weverton’s time at Palmeiras became a remarkable journey. Signed in 2018, the goalkeeper rose from third choice to protagonist, showing qualities that won over the fans: secure positioning, precise ball distribution, and courage in decision-making.

Over nearly eight years, he took part in decisive moments in state, national, and international competitions, amassing titles and individual awards. Thus, he became a reference within Verdão’s Goalkeeper Academy.

Numbers and records: a historic collection

The data from Weverton’s career at Palmeiras shows: 454 games as a starter, one assist, and a string of titles that make him the player with the most trophies for the club, alongside historic names. Among the records, highlights include the most titles won by a Verdão goalkeeper, a remarkable presence in Libertadores history with 65 wins in the competition across different clubs, and the record for most clean sheets by a goalkeeper in Libertadores history.

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