sentences:  On 8 January 2017, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras announced the signing of Melo on a 3-year contract.Four days later Inter announced that it was a loan until 30 June, with his contract with Inter was set to expire on the same day.Melo made his international debut for Brazil on 10 February 2009 against Italy in a friendly match, which Brazil won 2–0.