Understand why the midfielder is a ‘perfect booster’ for Apple Ferrera Palmeiras aiming for the Club World Cup

Edward Atoista, of Los Angeles FC, has entered negotiations with Palmeiras for 2022

the Palmeiras is close to announcing its first promotion for the 2022 season. According to information collected by ESPN, the Sao Paulo club is in the process of terminating the contract of Edward Atoista, of Los Angeles Football Club., from the United States of America. The information was investigated by reporter Bibiana Paulson from sources linked to Verdau.

The 24-year-old midfielder has arrived to fill a position that coach Abel Ferreira has requested for next season. With Felipe Melo going to Fluminense and a possible farewell to Danilo Barbosa, who will return to Nice in the coming weeks, Atoista arrives as a substitute.

The athlete was the target of negotiation by Palmeiras in the first half of this year, but there was no financial agreement. the ESPN.com.br It was found that Atoista’s characteristics are considered “indispensable” in a midfielder by São Paulo فريق clubs World Cup, which begins in February, in the United Arab Emirates.

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At the end of his tenure, the Palmeiras president spoke exclusively to ESPN Brasil

In Palmeiras’ assessment, in this year’s tournament, one of the main factors that prevented a better result for Abel Ferreira’s team was the lack of competition strength as well as the lack of competition among players with levels of intensity similar to those in international football. , something familiar in the Club World Cup.

Atoista may play as the second or third midfielder. The main characteristic of the Colombian is the ball out with his head high and the perception of distance. Even before the ball arrives, the player follows the movements around him so as not to be surprised by the mark.

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At the end of his tenure, the Palmeiras president spoke exclusively to ESPN Brasil

Another factor that makes Atuesta a target for Palmeiras is the profile. The Colombian is 24 years old, was part of the youth teams and should be appreciated in Brazil, adding to the selling power of the São Paulo team in the future, as was the case with left-back Matias Fina and as it should happen with Joaquim Pequeires, coming from Peñarol.