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Abel Ferreira Rebukes Media, Offers Job at Palmeiras as Contract Renewal Advances

The club president is reported to favor extending his deal after a year without trophies, with formalization expected soon.

Overview

  • Following a 3-1 win over Ceará, Ferreira disputed published figures about his salary and bonuses, urging reporters to verify details with Leila Pereira, Anderson Barros or CBF records.
  • He attacked portrayals that Palmeiras’ results stem from heavy spending, citing Mirassol’s high league finish as a counterexample.
  • He said he put his position at the club’s disposal in line with a prior pledge after the season ended without titles.
  • Local reporting says a meeting with president Leila Pereira left the plan to renew intact, with discussions pointing to an extension reportedly through 2027.
  • He highlighted the club’s youth pathway, praising contributions from academy players such as Larson, Estêvão, Allan, Endrick and Vitor Reis, and the squad now breaks until a January 11 Paulistão opener at Portuguesa.