On Monday, Palmeiras announced a significant addition to their roster for the 2024 season by signing midfielder-forward Felipe Anderson.
The 31-year-old Brazilian, formerly with Lazio in Italy, opted not to renew his contract, choosing a pre-contract with Palmeiras.
He will join the team in July, aligning with the international transfer window’s opening. His contract is set to commence on July 1st and will extend through December 31, 2027.
Felipe Anderson’s professional journey began at Santos, where he made his debut at just 17 years old in 2010.
He rose to prominence in 2012 after participating in 41 matches, scoring six goals, and delivering eight assists.
His time at Santos was marked by significant achievements, including consecutive São Paulo state championships in 2011 and 2012.
He also secured victories in the 2011 Copa Libertadores and the 2012 Recopa Sudamericana.
Lazio took notice of Anderson’s standout performances in Brazil, leading to his transfer to the Italian club in 2013.
After a five-year stint, he spent time with West Ham in England and Porto in Portugal before returning to Lazio in 2021.
During his second tenure at Lazio, Anderson added 319 appearances, 58 goals, and 63 assists to his record and was instrumental in securing the Italian Super Cup during the 2017/18 season.
As of now, Anderson has featured in 144 consecutive matches for Lazio. Internationally, he earned a call-up to the main Brazil national team and clinched a gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Before Anderson’s acquisition, Palmeiras bolstered their team by signing forwards Bruno Rodrigues and Lázaro, full-back Caio Paulista, defensive midfielder Aníbal Moreno, and midfielder Rômulo.
In short, this strategic reinforcement underscores Palmeiras’ ambition to enhance their squad’s depth and competitive edge in the upcoming season.