Palmeiras may finally secure a reinforcement the club wanted back in 2024, according to UOL, which framed the development under the heading "Operação Paulinho." The same report raises the question of whether the long-chased move can now be completed.
Separately, LANCE! reported that Paulinho has returned to training on the grass. That outlet also noted that Palmeiras leadership assessed the work being done by coach Abel Ferreira and described the squad as "stronger."
The topic surfaced during a FIFA international window in which Palmeiras players were heavily involved. Ge reported that seven Palmeiras call-ups started for their national teams, with one goal and one assist among them.
Back at the club, Murilo addressed the challenge of competing on three fronts down the stretch, telling the club's official website that the team must "keep the focus." GZH reported that a Palmeiras training session featured plenty of goals.
Taken together, the reports point to a squad managing national-team absences while preparing for a demanding closing stretch of the season. UOL's report frames a possible Paulinho arrival as the reinforcement Palmeiras had been seeking since 2024, though no completed deal has been reported.
What to watch next: whether Palmeiras turns its long-standing interest in Paulinho into a confirmed signing, and how Abel Ferreira's side handles the three-competition run-in.
