Como is one of several European clubs to have made inquiries about Botafogo's 25-year-old Brazilian midfielder, Danilo. Other Italian teams such as Roma and Atalanta have also shown interest. Botafogo is in a difficult financial situation and needs to sell players, with Danilo being their primary asset. The club is prioritizing a transfer abroad and is not prepared to sell the player for less than 30 million euros.
The Brazil international has 8 caps and 2 goals for his country. His contract with Botafogo is until June 2029 and his current Transfermarkt market value is €32 million. In the current domestic season, he has scored 7 goals and provided 2 assists in 12 appearances. According to recent reports from July 2026, Botafogo expects between €30-35 million for the player. In the same month, Palmeiras reportedly made an offer of approximately €25 million.
