Palmeiras sells Allan to Manchester City and tries to balance accounts
Allan's transfer, valued at around R$ 240 million, is expected to ease the R$ 156 million deficit recorded in the first half of the year.
The green-and-white club announced the sale of Allan to Manchester City for approximately R$ 240 million, an operation that comes amid a R$ 156.4 million deficit in the first half of 2026. The negotiation was accepted to ease the accounts and meet the financial planning for the second half of the year.
Allan's sale and financial impact
The expected revenue from the transfer will be accounted for starting from the August balance sheet, integrating the operating and financial revenues that totaled R$ 617.5 million through the end of July. This influx should reduce the accumulated deficit and bring the club closer to its surplus target.
Athletic performance and decision to hold onto players
Prior to the sale, Palmeiras chose to keep its key players, believing that squad continuity could generate greater revenue from prizes, ticket sales, and sponsorships by advancing in competitions. However, the suspension of competitions due to the World Cup decreased matchday revenue and impacted the result.
Other recent negotiations
In addition to Allan, the club finalized the sale of goalkeeper Kaique to Sporting for around R$ 24 million, center-back Naves to Necaxa for about R$ 15 million, and forward Riquelme Fillipi to Inter Miami for approximately 6 million dollars. These operations also factor into the composition of miscellaneous income.
Outlook for the second half
With the influx of revenue from Allan's sale and the continuation of other sources, such as broadcasting rights, advertising, sponsorship, and the Avanti club-member program, Palmeiras expects to improve its financial performance in the coming months, despite figures still falling short of the budget through July.
With information from ge.
Source: ge