A few days ago, the Brazilian press announced that Olympique de Marseille had its sights on Danilo (21), a young Brazilian midfielder from Palmeiras, recently called up to Seleção by Tite. Only, even if the information is correct, the Phocaeans will have a hard time achieving their ends. The Verdão has no intention of parting with its jewel this summer.
“Palmeiras needs to buy players as we did with Merentiel (Uruguayan striker announced on Wednesday). On this summer transfer window, Danilo remains. You can be sure of it”confided Leila Pereira, president of the club to ESPN in Brazil. A statement that his coach Abel Ferreira appreciated. “We are together. What the president says, I sign. If she said it, that’s how it is”, he said at a press conference. Under contract until December 2026, Danilo is one of the sensations of this start to the season in Brazil, with 5 goals and 1 assist in 22 appearances.