Palmeiras leads the break with medical exams and Ana Guzmán signing

On the morning of June 25, Palmeiras kicked off the inter‑season by subjecting the entire squad to physical and clinical assessments at the Football Academy, while confirming the permanent signing of Colombian forward Ana Guzmán from Bayern Munich.

What exams were performed?

Players, fasting since the previous night, underwent laboratory tests, echocardiograms and biomechanical analyses in partnership with Hospital Sírio‑Libanês. The Performance and Health Core (NSP) gathered body‑composition data using skinfolds and the DxA device, the "gold standard" for monitoring. Medical coordinator Pedro Pontin said the goal is to compare these results with the tests done at the start of the season to fine‑tune training loads.

Why does Ana Guzmán’s purchase matter?

At 20, Ana Guzmán signed a definitive contract after Palmeiras exercised the purchase option with Bayern. The striker, who arrived on loan, has already shown speed and a nose for goal in limited minutes. Her permanence strengthens the Verdão attack, offering fresh options beyond the traditional offensive setup.

What’s happening with Aranha and Kayque?

The club also announced that goalkeeper Aranha may be loaned out, though a destination has not yet been set. Meanwhile, Kayque, back from the U‑23 squad, is integrated into training and undergoing the same blood, urine and cardiopulmonary tests.

What does the inter‑season calendar look like?

With no official matches since the calendar pause, Palmeiras enjoys almost four weeks of preparation. NSP coordinator Daniel Gonçalves described the phase as a "pre‑season", stressing the need to map each athlete to prevent injuries and boost conditioning. The next official challenge is scheduled for July 23, 21:30, against Coritiba at Couto Pereira Stadium, for round 19 of the Brasileirão.

How will this data shape the coach’s plan?

Armed with detailed biochemistry, hematology and performance metrics, coach Abel Ferreira can craft personalized training sessions. Continuous monitoring enables fine adjustments to workload, aiming to extract maximum performance in the upcoming Serie A fixtures.