Palmeiras HubPalmeiras has a new reinforcement for the goalkeeper position: Carlos Miguel. Weverton, the current starter, commented on the competition for the position.
Who is Carlos Miguel?
Carlos Miguel is a 26-year-old goalkeeper, former Corinthians and Nottingham Forest player. He was signed by Palmeiras to strengthen the position.
What did Weverton say?
Weverton showed himself to be receptive and demonstrated leadership when commenting on the movement. He highlighted that the club had already been reinforcing all sectors and that the signing of a new goalkeeper was a matter of time.
| Date | Opponent | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| August 25 | Sport | Brazilian Championship |
Weverton also reinforced his willingness to contribute to Carlos Miguel's adaptation. He pointed out the daily coexistence as a fundamental factor for the mutual evolution between the position colleagues.
What's next?
Carlos Miguel is already available to face Sport, on Monday (August 25), at 19 hours (Brasília time), for the Brazilian Championship. In addition, the athlete was enrolled for the quarterfinals of the Libertadores.
Coach Abel Ferreira explained that the signing was an opportunity identified by the board, which was already looking for a name for the position with a view to the next season. He reinforced that there are no guarantees of ownership, and that all goalkeepers will have to show performance to conquer space.
Weverton has 443 games and 12 titles won with Palmeiras, being one of the most victorious athletes in the club's recent history. When remembering his own trajectory, he compared the current scenario with his debut at the club, when he also started as a third option and conquered the post over time.
Conclusion of the competition
The competition for the goalkeeper position at Palmeiras promises to be fierce with the arrival of Carlos Miguel. Weverton and Marcelo Lomba also seek to stand out and conquer the starting position.
