Right-back Marcos Rocha said goodbye to Palm trees On Saturday afternoon (16), in a letter published on social networks. At the São Paulo club since 2018, the defender will Friendly terminate the contract to reinforce the Guild. The announcement should occur in the coming days.
Palmeirense squad runner-up in recent years, shirt 2 has been part of one of the most victorious ages in the club’s history. In all, there were 12 cups won, including three titles from the Series A of the Brazilian Championship and two da.
“Deep down I knew this day would come. If it took or passed fast, it doesn’t matter … Our story tells you. It was 7 seasons, 12 titles, 346 games and one purpose: always deliver my best for the Sports Society Palmeiras, on and off the field. your social network.
Marcos Rocha entered the field in total 340 times with the Palmeiras shirt in eight seasons, with 9 goals scored and 37 other assists. However, the former athletic has lost space with coach Abel Ferreira in recent months. In 2025 there were 17 matches, only one in Brasileirão. Argentine Agustín Giay has taken over the position and has the newcomer Khellven as an immediate reserve.
Side will be reinforcement of Grêmio
Marcos Rocha had only six months of contract with Palmeiras, which made it possible to sign a pre-contract with another team for 2026. However, as it found in Itatiaia, shirt 2 reached an agreement with the board of Verdon to terminate his contract friendly.
He will sign a season with the season, with the possibility of automatic renewal in case of beaten goals. A reinforcement for the side was one of the priorities for the technical committee Mano Menezes in Tricolor Gaucho and Rocha appears as a ‘market opportunity’.
See Marcos Rocha’s farewell letter at Palmeiras
“Deep down I knew this day would arrive. If it took or passed fast, it doesn’t matter… our story tells you. It was 7 seasons, 12 titles, 346 games and one purpose: always deliver my best for Sports Society Palmeiras, on and off the field. Applauded or charged, my focus never changed. Painful defeat, each challenge lived to strengthen me and write a trajectory that fills me with pride. There were many stories, friendships and memories that will be forever in the heart of my family.
Thank you very much, Palmeiras
Avanti!”
