Botafogo is open to selling 22-year-old Brazilian winger Matheus Martins to generate funds during a financial crisis. The player and his representatives also view the potential move favorably. Coventry City, Krasnodar, Feyenoord, and Celta de Vigo are among several European clubs that have shown interest in the attacker. A meeting was held this week to align expectations before the transfer window opens on July 22.
Botafogo is willing to sell Martins for €8 million. The potential sale occurs while Botafogo still owes an estimated €6 million to Udinese from the original €10 million transfer in 2024. The Italian club has taken this matter to FIFA. Martins has 10 caps for Brazil's U20 team and is contracted until December 2028. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €6.00m. He previously transferred from Fluminense to Udinese in January 2023 for a reported fee of €6 million.
