Palmeiras Extends Abel Ferreira Through 2027 in Contract With No Buyout Clause

Overview

• The club confirmed the new deal runs to December 2027 and specified there is no termination fee, describing the terms as a gesture of mutual confidence.
• Abel Ferreira said he stayed out of identification with Palmeiras, a decision made with his family, and a commitment to pursue more trophies.
• He explained he delayed signing after the Copa do Brasil loss to Corinthians but had already given his word to continue.
• President Leila Pereira praised him as the club’s most successful coach and expressed full confidence in his leadership to complete the roster reform started in 2025.
• The agreement concludes months of quiet negotiations following an atypical trophyless year, with expectations inside the club focused on a stronger 2026.