Palmeiras and the 25-year-old Paraguayan international Maurício have begun negotiations for a contract extension. The club's objective is for the attacking midfielder to sign a new contract that would last until the end of 2029. The existing contract between the two parties is valid until the end of 2028. It is expected that Maurício will receive a salary increase as part of the new agreement. The player joined Palmeiras in July 2024 and has scored 10 goals and provided one assist in 29 league appearances this season. He has nine caps for Paraguay, for whom he has scored one goal, and has a current market value of €18.00M, according to Transfermarkt. In the past, he has been linked with Atalanta.