However the Brazilian striker has now revealed he plans to stay in his homeland for the foreseeable future.
He told Brazilian TV show Bem Amigos: “With regards to a move to Europe, it has already been sorted.
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“My desire is to stay with Palmeiras. I believe in my work and in the work of the manager, Cuca.
“We have a very good team today and like I have always said in interviews, and it is the truth, my desire has always been to stay at Palmeiras and I am not thinking about Europe.
“Today, my whole focus is on Palmeiras. We are fighting for the title and I am very happy here.”
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