Bruno Rodrigues’ career at Palmeiras seems to have come to an abrupt end. The Alviverde board made the decision to place the striker on the transfer list for next season.
The reason was not technical, but rather disciplinary: the player’s participation in an amateur football tournament during his vacation period. Sporting News explains the story.
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What happened to Bruno Rodrigues?
Without informing the club, Bruno Rodrigues played in the final of the Ceará-Mirim tournament on the 14th. The striker helped Guarani de Gravatá lift the cup, violating the internal rules of the club. do not request release to exercise competitive physical activity during your vacation. The information is from “UOL”.
Palmeiras saw the attitude as unprofessional. Although players are on vacation, participation in unofficial games (“peladas” or floodplain tournaments) is generally vetoed or restricted to avoid unnecessary injuries, especially considering the athlete’s physical history.
Verdão has been investing heavily in the recovery and physical maintenance of its squad. Bruno Rodrigues’ exposure on an amateur field, without the club’s supervision, was considered an unacceptable risk to the team’s assets. Additionally, he has had two knee surgeries in recent years.
What did Palmeiras say?
“The participation of a Palmeiras professional athlete in any activity that puts their physical integrity at risk during the holiday period must be previously authorized by the Football Department. Otherwise, the professional athlete in question is subject to the sanctions provided for in the club’s internal regulations.”Palmeiras announced.
With the decision made, Palmeiras is now awaiting proposals. The idea is to facilitate the player’s departure, whether through loan or permanent sale, as he is no longer part of the technical committee’s plans for 2026.
On vacation, Bruno Rodrigues, from Palmeiras, plays in the final and is champion of the municipal tournament in the city where he was born.
In Rio Grande do Norte, the striker defended Guarani de Gravatá yesterday in the final of the Municipal Championship of Ceará-Mirim, a city in Greater Natal, and left the field with the… pic.twitter.com/LM7OsY7QOM
— Planet of Football 🌎 (@futebol_info) December 16, 2025
Bruno Rodrigues’ numbers at Palmeiras
- 13 games
- 2 goals
- 0 assists
