Premier League striker targeted by Palmeiras was once part of the club’s academy

Looks like Carlos Vinicius will cross the paths of Palm trees once again in his career. Wanted by the Portuguese coach Abel Ferreira Last year, during a negotiation that ended up not working out, the attacker returned to Verdão’s sights to be one of the reinforcements for 2024. Even before all this, the player was already part of the club’s base as a defender.

In Bom Jesus das Selvasinside the MaranhãoCarlos Vinícius started in the youth teams of the Santos and Verdão, but playing as a defender. Sixth option in the Palmeiras under-20 defense, he was on the coach’s layoff list at the time, Marcos Valadares, who proposed the change of position, back in 2015, observing the finishing characteristics, good pivot and ball protection in training. In the attacker’s case, the change worked and produced results. He adapted, became a starter and scored goals, but ended up being released at the end of the year for exceeding the base age and the professional had a full squad.

During that period, the player transferred to Caldensein Minas Geraisto become a professional, and played in Anápolis Guildin Goiás. In 2017, it went to the small Real Sport Clubin Portugal, and that’s when everything changed. He finished runner-up in the competition, with 20 goals, and, even with the team relegated, he caught the attention and ended up being transferred to the Napoli. He had a pre-season led by Carlo Ancelottibut was loaned to Rio Ave, from Portugal’s first division, to gain experience. After that, he went through Monacoat Franceand was purchased by Benfica. He played two full seasons at the club, as well as being loaned to Tottenhamfrom the Englandand the PSVfrom the Netherlands. Last year, it went to the Fulham for around R$25 million, in a three-season contract. At the club, he already has 40 appearances, seven goals and three assists.