Raphael Veiga, a 30-year-old Brazilian midfielder from Palmeiras, is one of two players from the Brazilian club selected by coach André Jardine to reinforce América's midfield. The other player reportedly chosen by the coaching staff is Mauricio Magalhaes. To accommodate a new foreign signing, América needs to free up a spot for a non-Mexican player, and it is suggested that forward José Raúl Zúñiga is the player the board would select to create the opening. Veiga has been with Palmeiras since January 2017, has a contract that runs until March 2027, and has earned 6 caps for the Brazilian national team. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €10.00m. Grêmio has also been linked with the player.