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Nino Transfer from Zenit to Palmeiras
According to ESPN, Palmeiras made a proposal of 15 million euros to Zenit in recent days to sign Nino in the middle of the year. The Russian club initially stated that they want 20 million euros for the transfer. However, the amount could be reduced depending on the outcome of the end of the season and the player's desire. The defender has a favorable view of returning to Brazilian football but will not force a transfer, as he desires a respectful exit. Nino has been at Zenit for three seasons and has a contract until June 2028. He arrived in January 2024 for 5 million euros.
According to ESPN, Palmeiras made a proposal of 15 million euros to Zenit in recent days to sign Nino in the middle of the year. The Russian club initially stated that they want 20 million euros for the transfer. However, the amount could be reduced depending on the outcome of the end of the season and the player's desire. The defender has a favorable view of returning to Brazilian football but will not force a transfer, as he desires a respectful exit. Nino has been at Zenit for three seasons and has a contract until June 2028. He arrived in January 2024 for 5 million euros.
According to Globo.com, Nino has accepted terms with Palmeiras and views a return to Brazil positively. The move now depends only on Zenit's release. Zenit was unwilling to negotiate at the start of the year because it was the middle of their season. However, Palmeiras has received a positive indication from the club's management to discuss a move for the second transfer window. Palmeiras is now working to advance negotiations after the Russian Championship ends. With four rounds left, Zenit is competing for the national title. Palmeiras expects to move forward after the final round on May 17.
According to Globo.com, Nino has accepted terms with Palmeiras and views a return to Brazil positively. The move now depends only on Zenit's release. Zenit was unwilling to negotiate at the start of the year because it was the middle of their season. However, Palmeiras has received a positive indication from the club's management to discuss a move for the second transfer window. Palmeiras is now working to advance negotiations after the Russian Championship ends. With four rounds left, Zenit is competing for the national title. Palmeiras expects to move forward after the final round on May 17.
According to ESPN BR, Palmeiras is in advanced negotiations with Zenit of Russia to acquire Nino. The club's ideal scenario is to purchase the player in the middle of this year.
According to ESPN BR, Palmeiras is in advanced negotiations with Zenit of Russia to acquire Nino. The club's ideal scenario is to purchase the player in the middle of this year.
According to ESPN, Palmeiras are very confident they will sign Zenit defender Nino in the summer transfer window. This confidence is cited as one reason why the club did not complete the signing of Paraguayan defender Roberto Fernandez from Dynamo Moscow in the previous transfer window. Nino's contract with Zenit is valid until the summer of 2028. The player's market value is €10 million, according to Transfermarkt.
According to ESPN, Palmeiras are very confident they will sign Zenit defender Nino in the summer transfer window. This confidence is cited as one reason why the club did not complete the signing of Paraguayan defender Roberto Fernandez from Dynamo Moscow in the previous transfer window. Nino's contract with Zenit is valid until the summer of 2028. The player's market value is €10 million, according to Transfermarkt.
Anderson Barros, Palmeiras's director of football, stated he is in close contact with Maxim Pogorelov, Zenit's executive director, to advance the signing of Nino mid-year. Barros said that Zenit is the controlling club and the player's representatives are conducting negotiations. He said he met with Maxim Pogorelov in February and expressed Palmeiras' interest. Barros added that the agents and the player believe in the deal and Palmeiras is awaiting the right moment for the operation to happen. According to ESPN, if Zenit wins the Russian Championship, Nino's departure could become less complicated. Palmeiras is monitoring Zenit's results and plans to advance negotiations depending on league standings, with a particular focus on the match between Zenit and Krasnodar on April 12. Palmeiras hopes to secure the signing in April in order to have Nino in mid-May, when the Russian league concludes.
Anderson Barros, Palmeiras's director of football, stated he is in close contact with Maxim Pogorelov, Zenit's executive director, to advance the signing of Nino mid-year. Barros said that Zenit is the controlling club and the player's representatives are conducting negotiations. He said he met with Maxim Pogorelov in February and expressed Palmeiras' interest. Barros added that the agents and the player believe in the deal and Palmeiras is awaiting the right moment for the operation to happen. According to ESPN, if Zenit wins the Russian Championship, Nino's departure could become less complicated. Palmeiras is monitoring Zenit's results and plans to advance negotiations depending on league standings, with a particular focus on the match between Zenit and Krasnodar on April 12. Palmeiras hopes to secure the signing in April in order to have Nino in mid-May, when the Russian league concludes.
According to Globo.com, Palmeiras continues its interest in acquiring Nino from Zenit. Palmeiras had advanced conversations with Nino and received the player's approval in the first transfer window, but Zenit refused to negotiate at the start of the year because the club wanted to compete for the Russian championship. The club is open to negotiating for the second half of the year.
According to Globo.com, Palmeiras continues its interest in acquiring Nino from Zenit. Palmeiras had advanced conversations with Nino and received the player's approval in the first transfer window, but Zenit refused to negotiate at the start of the year because the club wanted to compete for the Russian championship. The club is open to negotiating for the second half of the year.
Globo.com reports that Fluminense and Palmeiras are competing to sign Zenit's Nino. Zenit has indicated that the player would only be released in the mid-year transfer window.
Globo.com reports that Fluminense and Palmeiras are competing to sign Zenit's Nino. Zenit has indicated that the player would only be released in the mid-year transfer window.
Palmeiras is attempting to sign Zenit defender Nino. According to ESPN, Palmeiras believes it is well positioned in the pursuit. The club has advanced in talks with Nino's representatives, defining salary, signing bonus, prizes, and contract duration. Palmeiras is willing to pay up to 15 million euros for Nino and wants to complete the deal by May, when the Russian Championship ends. In a meeting with Palmeiras, Zenit expressed that they do not want to release the player now, stating he is important for the Russian title race.
Palmeiras is attempting to sign Zenit defender Nino. According to ESPN, Palmeiras believes it is well positioned in the pursuit. The club has advanced in talks with Nino's representatives, defining salary, signing bonus, prizes, and contract duration. Palmeiras is willing to pay up to 15 million euros for Nino and wants to complete the deal by May, when the Russian Championship ends. In a meeting with Palmeiras, Zenit expressed that they do not want to release the player now, stating he is important for the Russian title race.
According to TV Espírito de Porco on social network X, Palmeiras is preparing its first official proposal to Zenit for the transfer of central defender Nino. The source reports the South American club intends to offer €14 million for the Brazilian footballer, with part of this sum to be included as bonuses for achieving certain results.
According to TV Espírito de Porco on social network X, Palmeiras is preparing its first official proposal to Zenit for the transfer of central defender Nino. The source reports the South American club intends to offer €14 million for the Brazilian footballer, with part of this sum to be included as bonuses for achieving certain results.
According to ESPN BR, Zenit did not agree to release Nino in this transfer window. The former Fluminense defender was, until then, the primary target for Abel Ferreira's team. As the Russian club did not find the deal advantageous, Verdão had to change their plans.
According to ESPN BR, Zenit did not agree to release Nino in this transfer window. The former Fluminense defender was, until then, the primary target for Abel Ferreira's team. As the Russian club did not find the deal advantageous, Verdão had to change their plans.
According to ESPN, Palmeiras sent an emissary to the United Arab Emirates, where Zenit is playing friendlies, to try to advance the negotiation for Nino. Palmeiras intends to have Nino in February but knows an immediate release is difficult, so the club wants to at least arrange a transfer for the middle of the year. According to sources mentioned in the report, the situation remains the same, with Zenit still very resistant and inclined to keep Nino for a few more months. Palmeiras is aware that Nino would like to play for the club.
According to ESPN, Palmeiras sent an emissary to the United Arab Emirates, where Zenit is playing friendlies, to try to advance the negotiation for Nino. Palmeiras intends to have Nino in February but knows an immediate release is difficult, so the club wants to at least arrange a transfer for the middle of the year. According to sources mentioned in the report, the situation remains the same, with Zenit still very resistant and inclined to keep Nino for a few more months. Palmeiras is aware that Nino would like to play for the club.
Nino is a target for Palmeiras. According to Globo, the Brazilian club has made significant progress in negotiations with Nino. Palmeiras will now attempt to convince Zenit to agree to the transfer and has sent a negotiator to Abu Dhabi, where Zenit is for winter training, to try to reach an agreement with the club. Palmeiras offers Zenit several scenarios: a transfer this winter, or a deal agreed now for Nino to finish the season in Russia. Zenit has not yet accepted Palmeiras' offer, the exact amount of which is not disclosed. In Brazil, a positive outcome is anticipated.
Nino is a target for Palmeiras. According to Globo, the Brazilian club has made significant progress in negotiations with Nino. Palmeiras will now attempt to convince Zenit to agree to the transfer and has sent a negotiator to Abu Dhabi, where Zenit is for winter training, to try to reach an agreement with the club. Palmeiras offers Zenit several scenarios: a transfer this winter, or a deal agreed now for Nino to finish the season in Russia. Zenit has not yet accepted Palmeiras' offer, the exact amount of which is not disclosed. In Brazil, a positive outcome is anticipated.
According to Globo.com, Palmeiras contacted the staff of Zenit's Nino, but the Russian club does not intend to negotiate for him in this window.
According to Globo.com, Palmeiras contacted the staff of Zenit's Nino, but the Russian club does not intend to negotiate for him in this window.
BolaVip reports that Palmeiras and Zenit have resumed negotiations regarding the possible transfer of central defender Nino. According to BolaVip, Zenit is demanding more than R$ 63 million (€10.1 million) for the transfer. The Brazilian club is optimistic about signing Nino because the Zenit defender changed his agency last Friday. The player's previous agency had a conflict with Palmeiras, and that conflict no longer exists. The club from São Paulo has not yet made an official offer to Zenit. Nino indicated that if Palmeiras agrees to the amount requested by the Saint Petersburg team, the deal could be completed soon.
BolaVip reports that Palmeiras and Zenit have resumed negotiations regarding the possible transfer of central defender Nino. According to BolaVip, Zenit is demanding more than R$ 63 million (€10.1 million) for the transfer. The Brazilian club is optimistic about signing Nino because the Zenit defender changed his agency last Friday. The player's previous agency had a conflict with Palmeiras, and that conflict no longer exists. The club from São Paulo has not yet made an official offer to Zenit. Nino indicated that if Palmeiras agrees to the amount requested by the Saint Petersburg team, the deal could be completed soon.
ESPN reports that Zenit is unwilling to release defender Nino in the current transfer window, because the Russian team considers the player important for the remainder of the season and does not see an advantage in a deal at this time. The situation could change in the middle of the year, with the club potentially being more open to a deal.
ESPN reports that Zenit is unwilling to release defender Nino in the current transfer window, because the Russian team considers the player important for the remainder of the season and does not see an advantage in a deal at this time. The situation could change in the middle of the year, with the club potentially being more open to a deal.
Palmeiras made an offer of €7 million to the St. Petersburg team for the transfer of defender Nino, but the offer was rejected. According to a source, the club from São Paulo is considering using funds from the potential transfer of John to Zenit to purchase Nino.
Palmeiras made an offer of €7 million to the St. Petersburg team for the transfer of defender Nino, but the offer was rejected. According to a source, the club from São Paulo is considering using funds from the potential transfer of John to Zenit to purchase Nino.
According to ESPN, Nino is Palmeiras' primary target for a new defender. The Russian club is asking up to 12 million euros to negotiate for the player.
According to ESPN, Nino is Palmeiras' primary target for a new defender. The Russian club is asking up to 12 million euros to negotiate for the player.
Palmeiras maintains its interest in Zenit's defender Nino. Zenit has requested €12 million for the player. According to the publication Nosso Palestra, this amount is beyond Palmeiras' budget.
Palmeiras maintains its interest in Zenit's defender Nino. Zenit has requested €12 million for the player. According to the publication Nosso Palestra, this amount is beyond Palmeiras' budget.
Zenit have rejected an offer from Palmeiras for defender Nino. According to an investigation by ESPN, the Russian club is seeking approximately ten million euros for the player. Palmeiras have not ended the negotiation and maintain a strong interest in the athlete. The Brazilian club is considering a new proposal, which could be made in the coming days.
Zenit have rejected an offer from Palmeiras for defender Nino. According to an investigation by ESPN, the Russian club is seeking approximately ten million euros for the player. Palmeiras have not ended the negotiation and maintain a strong interest in the athlete. The Brazilian club is considering a new proposal, which could be made in the coming days.
According to Planeta do Palmeiras, citing journalist Bruno Andrade on X, Palmeiras has not given up on purchasing Zenit defender Nino, and the source states the Brazilian club continues its attempts to acquire the player. Media previously reported that Palmeiras had already reached an agreement with Nino on the transfer.
According to Planeta do Palmeiras, citing journalist Bruno Andrade on X, Palmeiras has not given up on purchasing Zenit defender Nino, and the source states the Brazilian club continues its attempts to acquire the player. Media previously reported that Palmeiras had already reached an agreement with Nino on the transfer.
ESPN BR reported that Nino is a target for Palmeiras and that coach Abel Ferreira has requested the player. The main obstacle in the negotiations is the position of Zenit, which requires 10 million euros to begin talks. Nino wants to return to Brazil and is attempting to influence Zenit's resistance.
ESPN BR reported that Nino is a target for Palmeiras and that coach Abel Ferreira has requested the player. The main obstacle in the negotiations is the position of Zenit, which requires 10 million euros to begin talks. Nino wants to return to Brazil and is attempting to influence Zenit's resistance.
Palmeiras inquired about signing Nino. The club received the same negative response about the transfer as other interested clubs.
Palmeiras inquired about signing Nino. The club received the same negative response about the transfer as other interested clubs.
Palmeiras is interested in signing 28-year-old Brazilian defender Nino from Zenit, a move that was requested by coach Abel Ferreira. The club will compete with Fluminense and Cruzeiro for the player. However, the Saint Petersburg club considers Nino a starter and does not intend to facilitate an immediate transfer, preferring a departure in June. The Russian team will only begin negotiations for a proposal of 10 million euros. The former Fluminense player, who has one cap for Brazil, is receptive to returning to his home country. Nino joined Zenit in January 2024, and his contract runs until June 2028; this season, he has made 15 appearances in the Premier Liga, scoring one goal and providing one assist.
Palmeiras is interested in signing 28-year-old Brazilian defender Nino from Zenit, a move that was requested by coach Abel Ferreira. The club will compete with Fluminense and Cruzeiro for the player. However, the Saint Petersburg club considers Nino a starter and does not intend to facilitate an immediate transfer, preferring a departure in June. The Russian team will only begin negotiations for a proposal of 10 million euros. The former Fluminense player, who has one cap for Brazil, is receptive to returning to his home country. Nino joined Zenit in January 2024, and his contract runs until June 2028; this season, he has made 15 appearances in the Premier Liga, scoring one goal and providing one assist.
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