O Grêmio is very close to officializing his third hiring in this transfer window: right-back Marcos Rocha, currently at Palmeiras. At 36, the player came to an understanding with the gaucho club and the signing of the contract should take place in the coming days. The news was first released by journalist Alex Bagé.
The bond with Tricolor will be valid until the end of 2026, with the possibility of renewal for another year. The hit took place this Thursday (14/08), and the expectation is that, this Friday (15/06), the player completes the procedures to leave Palmeiras.
Marcos Rocha: negotiation details
With a contract ending at the end of 2025, Marcos Rocha asked to be released, as his use in the São Paulo team would be reduced. In Verdon, he would compete for space with Newcomer Giay and Khelven. At Grêmio, on the other hand, the back arrives to occupy a position currently needy in the cast.
How will it terminate at Palmeiras, Marcos Rocha will arrive at Grêmio only with the salary cost.
In alviverde, the side was receiving $ 450,000 per month.
Marcos Rocha: Date of the debut at Grêmio
Grêmio’s intention was to enroll the player in time to use him in the duel against Atletico-MG, Sunday (17/08), by Brasileirão. However, the deadline will not be sufficient, as it still needs to resolve its termination with Palmeiras.
Thus, the tendency is for Marcos Rocha’s debut to take place in the match against Ceará, at the Arena, on August 23rd.
The player has no physical impediment or injury at the moment.
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Marcos Rocha: As it is in 2025
In Palmeiras since 2018, Marcos Rocha lost space in 2025, making only 17 of the 49 Alviverde games in the year.
In the 17 duels played, he was starting in 13, with assistance.
The last match took place on August 3, when he was a starter and captain in the 2-2 draw against Vitória for Brasileirão.
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