Dudu is nearing the end of his 10-year tenure at Palmeiras by the conclusion of this year. Despite numerous accomplishments with the club, there are no plans for a special ceremony or farewell. Zé Roberto, considered an idol at Palmeiras, expressed that Dudu deserves a farewell that befits his stature, noting that Dudu marked an era and is the player with the most titles in recent Palmeiras history. It is anticipated that Dudu will carry his successful track record as an athlete wherever he goes. Zé Roberto and fans view his departure without a proper farewell as frustrating.

Dudu is not included in Palmeiras' plans for the upcoming year due to his monthly expenses, and the club is open to considering offers. Dudu has expressed that he feels underutilized by coach Abel Ferreira. Consequently, there is market interest in the Palmeiras idol. ESPN has reported that at least three clubs have shown interest in signing Dudu, with an undisclosed Serie A team also assessing the potential of acquiring him.