The Brazilian football season is in its final moments, with the champions already defined and the teams are already starting to plan the 2023 season.

A lot of speculation moves the transfer market. Among them, one directly involves Palmeiras and Filipe Luís, Flamengo's left back. Would the player be moving to Palestra Itália?

Let's tell this story better and say whether it's true or not. First, let's explain the Flamengo player's current situation.

The full-back arrived at Flamengo in mid-2019, after almost a decade of playing at Atlético de Madrid and became one of the main pillars for Flamengo to seek titles and strengthen itself as the country's main team.

The bet on the 33-year-old full-back came to make history. And it left a lasting impression on the hearts of Flamengo fans. 

In these three years, they were:

In addition to the titles, Filipe Luís has achieved the status of an idol of the red-and-black nation and is in the heart of every fan of the Clube de Regatas do Flamengo.

However, the player's contract expires at the end of this year, 2022. As with the left-back, other players will have their contracts terminated next month, such as Diego Ribas, Diego Alves and David Luiz.

Unlike Diegos, where the club has already announced that it will not renew the contract, the situation of the defender and full-back is undefined.

According to information from the Rio press, Flamengo would negotiate the renewal of the players' contracts “at the appropriate time”, probably after the definitions of the Copa do Brasil and Copa Libertadores da América.

As we know, Flamengo managed to win these two titles. Which would open up space for the club to sit down with the players and discuss the renewal.

However, this delay could cause other clubs to observe the situation of Filipe Luís, and even other players at the end of their contracts. Among these associations is Palmeiras.

According to information from journalist Jorge Nicola, on his YouTube channel, the current Brazilian Champion would be closely observing the Flamengo full-back's situation and would be willing to make a proposal to take the player to the Palestra Itália team.

The team has already defined in its planning that it will make some changes, maintain the winning base, bring in some talents from the youth categories and that, according to president Leila Pereira, it will make two or three specific signings.

These signings will consider the availability of the squad, the evaluations made by the youth teams and the club's cash flow, which becomes stronger with the Brazilian Championship award.

Specifically, thinking about the left back, the construction of options is well defined for next season. The cast are:

Analyzing the Palmeiras squad, we have some certainties and also doubts that could lead the club to think about alternatives to compose the squad for 2023.

Piquerez is a starter and will not leave Palmeiras unless there is a proposal from abroad that is attractive and advantageous for the club. Especially due to a possible debt that the club would have with Nacional of Uruguay.

The Uruguayan is on the pre-list for the World Cup and will probably be among those called up for the tournament. If it performs well in Qatar, it will be impossible not to be negotiated with Europe.

In the case of Vanderlan it is different. Throughout 2022, he gained opportunities with Abel Ferreira and has the fans behind him. Considered more offensive and talented than Piquerez, he tends to be a starter with the player's departure from Uruguay.

Jorge's situation is undefined, but it appears that he is not in Palmeiras' plans. With a very high salary and unable to perform on the field, the club is looking for alternatives to loan or sell the athlete.

In this entire context, there is an open window for the arrival of Filipe Luís at alviverde. But a series of factors must be taken into consideration.

According to Flamengo players, the player is willing to renew with the Red and Black and be one of the leaders of the squad. The same player has also said that he would accept joining the Atlético de Madrid coaching staff, if invited by coach Diego Simeone.

After winning the main titles of the year, the board will move to renew the players with a focus on the Club World Cup, which will be played in early 2023.

However, this delay can make it easier for players to leave, as they do not feel valued and prioritized to renew their contract.

It is not known whether the negotiation will work. The parties have not made an official statement and sources say there is no basis for truth in this Palestinian interest in the Rio team player.

As the market will be busy until the beginning of next year, anything can happen. However, the marriage between Palmeiras and Filipe Luís would be spectacular for both parties.