Palmeiras extends Gustavo Gomez’s contract for another six months. Understand why | Palm trees

NS Palm trees Published in the daily newsletter of the Brazilian Football Confederation (BID) as an extension of Gustavo Gómez’s contract. The bond with the defender increased in six months: it was previously valid until July 1, 2024, and the agreement now expires in December 2024.

This was a decision to adapt the defender’s contract to the Brazilian calendar. The club and the player realized that it was best to make this change of bond, settled in July last year. The values set in 2020 have been maintained.

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Gustavo Gomez and Rooney during Palmeiras training at the Football Academy – Photo: Cesar Greco

One of the main players in the team, his Paraguayan name is often associated with a possible move to Europe. However, his exhaustion always argues that his No.15 shirt contract with Palmeiras is too good, making the transition difficult.

The club also understands that Gustavo Gomez is one of the key players in South American football and as such is the captain of the team seeking the double championship followed by the Copa Libertadores and the Brazilian title.

The 28-year-old defender made 142 appearances for Palmeiras and scored 17 goals. Since his arrival, Captain Paulista, Libertadores, Brasíliao and Copa do Brasil have won.

According to the 2020 financial statement, Verdão still had to pay Milan, of Italy, approximately R$7.5 million, due to her appointment, in 2018.

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