According to Ferreira, the rule, which restricts players from transferring after 12 games in the Campeonato Brasileiro, forces Brazilian clubs to look for foreign players, resulting in a significant increase in the number of international players in the country. Ferreira stated, "We want to contribute to Brazilian football. There are young, talented players here, but they've played more than 10 games, and I can't go looking for them. Do you want me to look for players who don't play? Reserves? Then we have to look abroad. Do you think that's fair?" He also questioned the logic behind the rule, asking, "How do I prevent Brazilian clubs from contracting players?" Ferreira's comments come after the Palmeiras' victory over LDU in the Libertadores.