Eduardo Conceição Silva, affectionately nicknamed Black and treated internally as the new great promise of the Palmeiras academy, he is consolidating his professional trajectory with values that reflect his “jewel” status.
He scored four goals in Palmeiras’ 9-0 defeat of Batalhão at Arena Barueri, one of which tipped a defender and scored. A day later, Eduardo signed a new contract with Palmeiras. THE Sporting News shows who Eduardo Conceição is and the fine amounts.
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Eduardo Conceição: contract with Palmeiras
The attacker turned 16 in December 7, 2025a date that allowed Palmeiras to formalize their first professional contract. The link was signed until the end of 2029that is, three seasons, which is the maximum period allowed by FIFA for the first contract of underage athletes.
The signing is part of a strategic career plan designed by the club, similar to what was applied with Endrick and Estêvão, aiming to protect the asset and gradual integration into the main squad.
Come on, Cria! 💚
Eduardo Conceição signed his first professional contract with Verdão! ➤ https://t.co/R2Hpe3tyYB pic.twitter.com/ziUJM9vePj
— SE Palmeiras (@Palmeiras) January 9, 2026
Eduardo Conceição: value of the fine
To ward off harassment from European giants — such as Real Madrid, which has already invited the young man to visit its facilities in Spain —, Palmeiras established a record termination fine for his age.
In recent days, “ESPN Brasil” revealed that Palmeiras rejected a proposal of 16 million euros for Eduardo, whose club name is kept confidential.
Eduardo started the year 2026 as part of the squad competing for the São Paulo Junior Football Cup (Copinha). Although he is one of the youngest players in the competition, he is seen as the team’s technical protagonist.
Recently, there was medical concern due to a knee sprain during the first rounds of the tournament, but the striker remains the main name in Palmeiras’ sporting project for the coming years.
