Dudu is back to charge the board palms for the renewal of the contract, valid until December 2023. The striker who yesterday played 400 games with Verdão (9) says he “did everything”.
After Palmeiras wins 2-1 over América-MG, in the “cup match” at Allianz Parque, Dudu spoke to the press and said he had other proposals. To stay in Verdão he asked for a four-year contract, the club offered two, Dudu accepted three and there were no more answers. The salary would be the same.
“I had a good year, right? A great year, with titles. I leave the renewal for Palmeiras, we did everything Palmeiras asked for and we left it to Anderson [Barros, o diretor] and to president [Leila Pereira]🇧🇷 We want to renew, but if it doesn’t happen we move on. We still have one year left and we’ll see what happens, “Dudu said.
“I want to play longer and I hope to continue writing history at Palmeiras. If I don’t renew the ball forward we also have several other clubs. We will leave it up to who has to decide,” he added.
Dudu also commented on the charge of the Palmeiras fans to coach Tite. The stadium shouted loudly in protest against the striker’s absence from the squad Brazilian team to the Qatar Cup.
Dudu liked the shouts of “Tite, c … Dudu is a team” and said once again that he was prepared for more chances with the bell.
“I am prepared, I am doing a good job at Palmeiras and my focus is on Palmeiras. The team is the result of a good job and I have done a good job. Now is the time to cheer for those who will compete in the World Cup”, he said.
“I am happy, it is the recognition of my work. It has been seven to eight years of good work. I thank you for the love, for everything you do for me and my family. I want to win more titles for them”, concluded .