Carlos Miguel unveiled, plays down rival past: ‘I wanted Palmeiras’ | OneFootball

Palmeiras officially announced this Friday (22) the signing of Carlos Miguel. The new goalkeeper of Brazil’s Most Successful Champion gave a press conference at the Football Academy and spoke about his past at Corinthians, competitiveness within the squad, and his conversation with Abel Ferreira. The 26-year-old goalkeeper will wear the number one shirt.

Signed from Nottingham Forest, the goalkeeper has signed a five-year contract with Palmeiras.

Hear from Carlos Miguel!

Time at the Rival Club

– On the contrary, Palmeiras fans were very happy with my arrival, unlike the rivals. I was very young, immature, a player just coming out of the youth academy. But that’s in the past, it’s the end of a cycle. Now it’s time to look forward and to everything Palmeiras can offer me. – he said.

Goalkeeping Career and Competitiveness

– Weverton is already well known: his story, his career, and above all, the incredible person he is. I was very well received by him. The goalkeeper position is completely different from that of an outfield player. I’ve played between 28 and 30 matches as a professional and have shown what I’m here for. Coming to Palmeiras was no coincidence. I don’t need many games to prove my worth, everyone knows what I’m capable of. I’m not afraid to do or say things. For me, this is a huge new beginning.

Goalkeepers in My Career

– All the goalkeepers I’ve worked with are great professionals. It’s a huge joy to share my daily routine with them. Learning is the most important thing. If I pay close attention to everything they do, I’ll always have something to learn — even from the youth academy boys.

Time in Europe

– I didn’t have the opportunity to play there, even though I received offers from other clubs in England. I chose to come here. I wanted Palmeiras. I don’t know if I’ll go back someday, no one knows the future. But when the chance to come to Palmeiras came up, I said ‘yes’ immediately, regardless of my history at another club. I’m a professional, a high-level athlete, and I want to write a new story here. – he commented.

Brazilian National Team and Hugo Souza at the Rival

– That depends a lot on the moment. Right now I’m not playing, Weverton is the starter and Abel made that very clear. I work to always be available. Hugo is my friend, we played together in the youth academy, he’s a great guy. But the decision is always up to the coach. What happens in the National Team is a reflection of what we do at our clubs.

Reception and Abel Ferreira

– The first days were very happy. I’m a communicative person and was very well received. The squad is easygoing, everyone is nice and keeps the environment relaxed. The conversation with Abel was direct and clear: we’re here to work and deliver results. – he said.

Career Plan

– I could have stayed there, they didn’t want to let me go. Leaving was actually difficult. It took me about five or six months to learn English, but I managed to adapt quickly. However, I felt it was time to come back. It was a very personal decision, as if it was an inner calling: ‘go be happy there’. I’m capable of returning to Europe in the future, and I’m not afraid to say that. But now my total focus is on Palmeiras. – concluded the goalkeeper and new number one for Verdão.

What’s Next?

Verdão returns to the pitch next Monday (25), at 7pm (Brasília time), at Allianz Parque, in a match valid for the twenty-first round of the Brasileirão. The game will mark the debut of the new third kit for the 2025 season.

Upcoming Matches for Verdão

Palmeiras vs Sport – Campeonato Brasileiro – 08/25, 7pm (Brasília time)

Corinthians vs Palmeiras – Campeonato Brasileiro – 08/31, 6:30pm (Brasília time)

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