CONFIRMED: Arthur Melo signs for Santos FC

CONFIRMED: Arthur Melo signs for Santos

Despite ongoig transfertalk, the probability of Arthur Melo transferring to Palmeiras appears very low, with only 5% change of the deal goung trough. Here is why.

Arthur Melo has few opportunities to further develop within this Palmeiras squad, considering his current level and potential and the role he can play in this squad.
Palmeiras has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Arthur Melo.
Usually, Palmeiras buys players who have less potential than Arthur Melo.

Transfer Logic score:

Pros

Comparable age to previously attracted players
Missing star player in position on team
Few better competitors for position (Gustavo Gómez)
Not many competitors with higher Potential (Gustavo Gómez)
Some direct competitors for position

Cons

Little chance of further development
Potential star player in position on team
More potential than previously attracted players
More expensive than previously attracted players
Better than previously attracted players

CONFIRMED: Arthur Melo signs for Santos.

21 Aug 2026

Santos beats Palmeiras to sign Arthur Melo. The defensive midfielder leaves on a free transfer, ending the rumour of Arthur Melo moving to Palmeiras.

Alternatives of Palmeiras

Skill / pot	Player	Team	ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. More info
Skill / pot	Player / Team / Position	ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. More info
66.2 66.2	Cem Gürsoy	Athletic	€1.5M
66.1 66.1	Charles Vanhoutte	Feyenoord	€6.7M
66.0 66.0	Yangel Herrera	R. Sociedad	€5.1M
66.0 69.7	Sergi Altimira	Sporting	€22.2M
65.9 71.0	Alexander Prass	Hoffenheim	€10M
65.9 66.0	Guido Rodríguez	Valencia	€2.5M
65.9 70.0	Han-Noah Massengo	Augsburg	€9.3M
65.8 74.3	Matteo Prati	Racing	€6.6M

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