The 22-year-old who plays for Al Ain included his second season in the Arab country with the most important title on the entire continent: the ASIA Champions League, closing a phenomenal season with of the most important teams in UAE.
To start the new season, the Argentine was granted a passport and Emirati citizenship, so in the local league he will no longer occupy a foreigner’s quota and will also be able to be selected for the UAE team starting in 2026.
After his second full season in Emirati football, where he arrived in the middle of 2022, the Argentine was a fundamental piece and managed to win one of the most important titles in the history of the purple team. In addition, Palacios shares a team with the Argentine nationalized Paraguayan Kaku Romero, the Brazilian Erik and the Argentine coach Hernán Crespo.
The midfielder’s message on his Instagram when he received the news of being an Emirati citizen: “I feel deeply honored to represent our country and give everything for this club, which has been my home for the last two years. I am committed to bringing victory and achieving great results for us.
I am incredibly grateful and blessed for this opportunity. Thank you for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to contribute.
I am very happy and excited to start the new season! Looking forward to the challenges and opportunities ahead. I love you all”