Raphael Veiga, a midfielder for Palmeiras, has expressed his desire to compete in European football. He has specifically mentioned his respect for esteemed clubs like Manchester United and Manchester City. The talented midfielder, originally from Sao Paulo, has been said to be considering a transfer to the Premier League in previous instances.
Veiga, who is currently 28 years old, has demonstrated excellent performance since joining Palmeiras from Coritiba FC for a transfer fee of approximately £1.1 million in 2017. After a brief loan period at Athletico-PR, Veiga has emerged as a key player in the starting lineup for his current team, scoring 36 goals and providing 16 assists in the past five seasons. During this time, Palmeiras won the Série A title twice.
Although the midfielder has performed well in Brazil and has been selected for the national team on six occasions, he has not yet transitioned to playing in European football. Nevertheless, as he nears his 29th birthday this year, Veiga has underscored his aspirations to challenge his abilities abroad prior to the conclusion of his career as a player.
