Overview
- Palmeiras confirmed the midfielder on a three-year contract running to the end of 2028.
- The club positioned the move to reinforce ball-winning options in Abel Ferreira’s squad.
- Marlon Freitas made 186 appearances and scored five goals for Botafogo, serving as captain in recent seasons.
- He was part of Botafogo’s 2024 Brazilian league and Copa Libertadores title wins before the transfer.
- He said he has already spoken with Abel Ferreira and aims to provide leadership while competing with Emiliano Martinez, Lucas Evangelista and Andreas Pereira, with Evangelista nearing a return.