Midfielder Jhon Arias is Palmeiras’ new player.
This Saturday (7), Verdão announced the signing of the 28-year-old Colombian. The player, who was at Wolverhampton-ING, signed a contract until December 2029.
The transfer will cost approximately 25 million euros (R$ 154.8 million at current prices) to the club’s coffers. , behind Lucas Paquetá (Flamengo) and Gerson (Cruzeiro) and tied with Verdão’s own investment in Vitor Roque.
Jhon Arias is the second reinforcement announced by Palmeiras for the 2026 season. Before, .
Jhon Arias at Palmeiras
. Between 2021 and 2025, the attacking midfielder played 230 matches, scored 47 goals and distributed 55 assists.
He was champion of the Copa Libertadores with the Rio club and ended up sold to Wolverhampton for 17 million euros (R$ 110 million at the time) in fixed amounts and 5 million euros (R$ 32 million) for goals.
Reinforcement on ‘𝒶𝓇𝒾𝒶’, highlights on the timeline! 😅🎞️
— SE Palmeiras (@Palmeiras)
Revealed by Llaneros, from Colombia, the player also has spells at Patriotas-COL, América de Cali-COL and Santa Fe-COL.
Signed by Wolverhampton at the start of the 2025/26 season, Arias made 26 appearances for the English club, scoring two goals and providing one assist.
Another Colombian in history
Jhon Arias will be the 11th Colombian-born player to defend Palmeiras in history.
Before him, the Colombians who played for Verdão are: Richard Ríos, Atuesta, Rincón, Lozano, Asprilla, Muñoz, Armero, Mina, Borja and Angulo.
