🚨 Disappointment for Liverpool and Chelsea as long-term target signs new deal
Luiz Guilherme's new release clause is €55m
Despite being just 17 years of age, Palmeiras midfielder, Luiz Guilherme, has long been coveted by some of the biggest clubs in Europe.
Known for his pace and ability to get forward and support his attackers, including the Real Madrid bound Endrick, the player was recently named by The Guardian as being one of the best players in the world born in 2006.
It was thought that there was a strong likelihood that he would follow Endrick to Europe with both Liverpool and Chelsea amongst the teams credited with a long-term interest.
However, a recent decision by Luiz Guilherme will put any thoughts of a transfer to the Premier League or elsewhere on hold for a while now.
Daily Briefing columnist, Fabrizio Romano, announced that the player had signed a new deal with Palmeiras exclusively on his X account:
Official, confirmed. Luiz Guilherme signs new long term deal until 2026 as €55m release clause is included. Bayern, Liverpool, Chelsea and more European top clubs have been following Luiz for long time.
Of course, that doesn’t necessarily mean that any club is out of the picture, but what the new contract does do is give the Brazilian outfit some peace of mind that they will get the going rate for their player when it’s decided he should be sold.
It may mean that other targets are looked at in the meantime, and even if it’s decided that Luiz Guilherme will stay with Palmeiras until the end of his new deal, he will still only be 20 years of age but by then will have had a full three seasons of experience in the Brazilian league.
That may even make him a more attractive proposition to potential buying clubs.
Should Liverpool, Chelsea and any other interested parties still keep tabs on the progress of Luiz Guilherme, or is it time for them to turn their attentions elsewhere? Let us know in the comments.
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