This Thursday, Grémio announced the signing of Weverton, a 38-year-old goalkeeper who thus puts an end to his long association with Palmeiras where he spent eight consecutive seasons as a starter, the last six under the command of Abel Ferreira, with natural emphasis on winning two Copa Libertadores.
A new adventure for the goalkeeper who was Olympic champion in Rio 2016 and who, before Palmeiras, had already defended the goals of Corinthians, Portuguesa, Botafogo and Atlético Paranaense in a journey that opened the doors to the national team, having represented Brazil in the 2021 Copa América and also in the 2022 World Cup.
The experienced goalkeeper, who had already been the target of a farewell tribute from Palmeiras, where he earned the nickname «Paredão», has now signed a contract valid for three seasons with the club from Rio Grande do Sul, until the end of 2028.
WELCOME TO THE BIGGEST OF THE SOUTH 🇪🇪🧤 A successful trajectory made Weverton a champion and an idol!
🏆 There are two Libertadores, three Brasileirãos, one Copa do Brasil, one Recopa, one Supercup and four Paulistas. For the national team he competed in the 2022 World Cup and was a protagonist in… pic.twitter.com/SydRSqUehS— Grêmio FBPA (@Gremio)
January 15, 2026
