Palmeiras and Santos starred in the São Paulo classic this Wednesday (14/1), at Arena Barueri. Andreas Pereira was substituted 15 minutes into the first half, during the duel valid for the second round of the Campeonato Paulista. When leaving the field, the Palmeiras midfielder was called a Santos player by Gabigol. THE Sporting News explains whether this is indeed confirmed information.
IS ANDREAS PEREIRA A SANTISTA? 👀🐋 When leaving the field, the Palmeiras midfielder was called a Santos player by Gabigol. The two played together at Flamengo. Do you know something, Gabi? 🤔
Palmeiras x Santos LIVE NOW on @tntbr by @streammaxbr: https://t.co/hRHLjBGfMP… pic.twitter.com/lpEk22kRTL
— TNT Sports BR (@TNTSportsBR) January 14, 2026
Is Andreas Pereira a Santos fan?
The player is an avowed Peixe fan and has never hidden his passion for his favorite club. Andreas has already given interviews about the team before returning to Brazil and defending the colors of Palmeiras.
– I always had a great affection for Santos, even going to Flamengo later. Flamengo is a club that also lives in my heart, but my entire family is Santos – he said.
In 2018, Andreas Pereira stated that he would even play for free at Santos. The player’s family is from Londrina, Paraná, but they also support the team from São Paulo.
– I’m a Santos fan. My entire family is Santos and I grew up as a Santos. If I have to play, I prefer to play for Santos, end my career there. I think it’s a dream. There are a lot of players who say I’m crazy, but I would even play for free at Santos if I had to – he said.
At the time, Santos responded by saying that “in the future, the Peixe shirt would be their uniform”.
Your interview was sensational, @AndrinhoPereira! Pay attention to what’s going to Manchester as a gift. I’m still rooting for you here in Baixada and, you can be sure, your dream will still be fulfilled. Today, the sacred mantle goes as a gift. In the future, it will be your uniform! pic.twitter.com/LwIMTHWnAH
— Santos FC (@SantosFC) September 3, 2018
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Palmeiras’ next games
Games in Brasilia time.
- 01/17 – 20:30 – Palmeiras x Mirassol – Paulistão
- 20/01 – 20:00 – Novorizontino x Palmeiras – Paulistão
- 01/24 – 18:30 – Palmeiras x São Paulo – Paulistão
- 01/28 – 19:00 – Atlético-MG x Palmeiras – Brasileirão
