Player made his last appearance at Allianz Parque, where he was received with warm applause by the fans, but was unable to avoid defeat to Fluminense
said goodbye after a season marked by difficulties and criticism regarding his treatment by the club. The player made his last appearance at Allianz Parque, where he was received with warm applause by the fans, but was unable to avoid defeat to Fluminense. With 462 matches and 12 titles won, his relationship with the team became tense after the announcement of his transfer to Cruzeiro. The president of Palmeiras, Leila Pereira, declared that Dudu’s cycle in the team had ended. Although there were negotiations with Cruzeiro, the player’s departure did not materialize, which generated discontent among the Minas Gerais club’s fans. Furthermore, the lack of tributes to the athlete before his farewell was the target of criticism on social media.
Dudu has a contract with Palmeiras until December 2025, which includes a productivity clause that could extend his contract until 2026. However, this clause will not be activated. The player is one of the highest paid athletes in Brazilian football, which highlights his importance in the national sporting scene. Throughout his career at Palmeiras, Dudu won several titles, including the Copa do Brasil in 2015 and the Brasileirão in 2016 and 2018. He was also instrumental in winning the Libertadores in 2020 and 2021, in addition to lifting Paulistão in several editions. , including 2020 and 2023. His contribution to the club is undeniable, reflected in his impressive list of trophies.
Published by Sarah Paula
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