Almería Reach Agreement to Sign Thalys from Palmeiras

Almería have made a deal to sign Brazilian striker Thalys from Palmeiras. The transfer fee is €6 million, and Palmeiras will keep 20% of any future sale. The 20-year-old is expected to sign his contract soon, boosting Almería’s attacking lineup with his talent and potential.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Almería and Palmeiras agreed on Thalys‘s transfer for a fee of €6 million, with Palmeiras retaining 20% of any future sale. This season, Thalys made 13 appearances and scored two goals for Palmeiras’s first team. However, he recently lost his starting position and returned to the U20 squad, helping them win the Brazilian youth championship. After impressing with his performances in both the youth and senior sides, the striker now moves to Europe as Almería seek attacking reinforcements.

WHY THIS MOVE MATTERS

Thalys is considered one of Palmeiras’s academy treasures. Despite being only 20 years old, he has shown promise in Brazil’s top division and scored 32 goals in 46 youth league matches last season. The transfer aligns with Palmeiras’s strategy of supporting ambitious young players’ moves to Europe while securing future financial gains through a sell-on clause. For Almería, Thalys represents a player who can contribute in the immediate term while developing into a significant asset in the long run.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR ALMERÍA AND THALYS?

Almería are currently competing in the Spanish Segunda División after being relegated from La Liga. They are in the bottom half of the table, trailing by six points in the playoff race, and are only three points above the relegation zone. Their next league match is against Real Oviedo, who are just two positions ahead. Thalys arrives with the opportunity to adapt quickly and make an immediate impact as the team fights for crucial points in their bid for promotion back to the top flight.