One of the main pieces of Palmeiras, Prick aroused Juventus’s interest. According to the Tuttosport portal, the Turin team still evaluates whether it will make an immediate onslaught, right after the World Cup, or just at the end of the year.
Still according to the news, to negotiate Piquerez, Verdon wants about € 15 million (R $ 96 million). The player’s contract with the team from São Paulo is valid until December 2026 and the club will seek to avoid as much as possible exit without financial compensation.
In the current season, Piquerez has 29 matches played, with three goals scored and three assists, and is important defensively and offensively. The Uruguayan player arrived at Palmeiras in 2021, after season at Peñarol. Since then 194 matches and 16 goals.
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Piquerez in Palmeiras
Joaquin Piquerez arrived at Palmeiras in July 2021, coming from Peñarol, from Uruguay. Hired to replace Matías Viña, who had been negotiated with Roma, the left-back quickly adapted to Brazilian football and the style of play of coach Abel Ferreira.
The hiring of the player was seen as strategic by the board, who sought a young player, with good defensive and offensive, and with international experience, as Piquerez was part of the calls of the Uruguayan team.
From 2022, Piquerez established himself as an absolute holder of the team. With impressive regularity, he became a key piece in the defensive line of Palmeiras. During this period, it was essential in the achievements of the Paulista Championship, Brasileirão and Recopa South American.
In 2023, Piquerez lived the best season of his career: he played 58 matches, scored eight goals and gave five assists. In 2024, another remarkable year came and the renewal of the contract by the end of 2026.
Palmeiras games at the World Cup
- 06/15 – Palmeiras 0 x 0 Porto – 1st round
- 06/19 – Palmeiras 2 x 0 Al Ahly – 2nd round
- 06/23 – Inter Miami 2 x 2 Palmeiras – 3rd round
- 06/28 – Palmeiras 1 x 0 Botafogo – Eighth of Final
