Palmeiras has moved to grant an early and definitive release to midfielder Figueiredo, who is negotiating his arrival at Ceará, a Serie B team.

What happened?

Figueiredo made only one appearance with Palmeiras' first team, in a classic against Corinthians in the 2025 Paulistão. He is considered one of the most prominent prospects from Palmeiras' youth academy, alongside Endrick, Luis Guilherme, and Vitor Reis.

Why is this important for Palmeiras?

Figueiredo's release may be an indication that Palmeiras is moving to strengthen its squad. With 76 points from 38 games, the team is in second place in Serie A, just 3 points behind leaders Flamengo. Recently, Palmeiras won 1-0 against São Paulo on March 22, 2026.

What comes next?

Figueiredo will now join Ceará, which is seeking to strengthen itself for the Serie B competition. Meanwhile, Palmeiras is preparing to face Internacional on August 9, 2026, at home. With 66 goals scored and 33 conceded, the team has a goal difference of 33 in the competition.