Felipe Anderson has joined Palmeiras, turning down offers from Juventus and Lazio in a deal that caught the football world off guard. Palmeiras President Leila Pereira praised the club’s discretion in the negotiations, stating, “It was a negotiation that had been going on for some time, and its secrecy represents our level of professionalism here at Palmeiras.”
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Anderson rejected a lucrative renewal offer from Lazio to pursue his goal of returning to the Brazilian national team through Palmeiras. Pereira highlighted the club’s credibility and success as key factors attracting top talent: “My athletes trust the president; they know I do what’s best for Palmeiras and I will honor my commitments. This makes athletes want to come and play here with us.”
E O PARABÉNS? 🎉
O aniversário é seu e o presente a gente compartilha, meu novo meia: ansiosa pela sua chegada, a #FamíliaPalmeiras te deseja um feliz aniversário, Felipe Anderson! 3.1 com o carinho da torcida alviverde! 🤪💚#AvantiPalestra#FamíliaPalmeiras pic.twitter.com/qRYjRsUWKV
— SE Palmeiras (@Palmeiras) April 15, 2024
At Gabigol
Despite rumors, Pereira firmly denied any pursuit of Flamengo’s striker Gabigol, clarifying, “Regarding Gabigol, there is absolutely no negotiation. That would be harassment, which I would never engage in.” Gabigol is currently appealing a two-year doping suspension at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Pereira also expressed a strong desire to maintain her current squad, stressing, “My big dream is to stay with the athletes I have today. Our greatest strength is their permanence. This is my big dream, to keep them for as long as possible. “
Remembering Zagallo
Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘ Velho Lobo ‘ and as superstitious as he gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach.
The first episode is available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel and the series will receive weekly releases to tell this legend’s life story.
