Illes Balears Palma Futsal has finalised the signing of Júlio Zanotto, international with Armenia, to cover the position of playmaker. The player arrives free after two seasons at Kairat Almaty.
Illes Balears Palma Futsal has completed its squad for the 2026/27 season with the arrival of Júlio Zanotto. The 30-year-old Brazilian player signs for two seasons plus an optional year and arrives with a free transfer after finishing his contract with Kairat Almaty. His signing addresses a priority need for the coaching staff: a playmaker who can provide game vision and organisation.
Zanotto, born in Rio Grande do Sul on January 26, 1996, arrives at Son Moix in the prime of his sporting career. He is a full international with the Armenian national team, a status that attests to his technical quality. One of his most notable virtues is his ambidexterity, which allows him to handle the ball with both feet and facilitates the flow of the game. According to club sources, this quality provides him with a great variety of resources on the pitch.
During his two seasons at Kairat Almaty, Zanotto won two league titles and two Kazakhstan Supercups. Additionally, he was the top assister in the domestic competition in both campaigns: in the last season, he recorded 43 assists, bringing his total to 91 assists during his time in Kazakhstan. These numbers reflect his ability to create chances and his peripheral vision.
With his arrival, the bridge between Almaty and Palma, which has been repeated in recent transfer windows, is consolidated. Zanotto will once again share a dressing room with former teammates from his time at the Kazakh club, such as Dennis and Alisson Neves. This prior rapport could facilitate his adaptation to the team's playing system.
The sports management of Palma Futsal values Zanotto as a strategic profile for the team's functioning. His ability to organise the game will provide balance, pause, and chance creation, as well as tactical deployment and vision to find his teammates in finishing positions. With this signing, the club adds a piece of experience and quality to maintain its competitive level both nationally and internationally.
For Palma Futsal fans, Zanotto's arrival represents a top-level reinforcement in a key position. The player will be available from the start of pre-season, which will begin in the coming weeks. His official debut is expected to occur in the first matches of the National Futsal League.
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