A return to England is a possibility for the 36-year-old Brazilian-Italian goalkeeper Neto, with West Ham, a club in the second division, being one of the scenarios under discussion. Neto is aware he is not part of Botafogo's plans, and the club's board has indicated to his staff that an amicable termination is possible if proposals are made. In addition to West Ham, inquiries have come from clubs in Italy, Qatar, and China. Previous interest from Cerro Porteño did not advance, and a potential move to Corinthians at the beginning of the year failed over financial matters.
Any departure, however, is dependent on the approval of the new SAF investor, as GDA has a binding agreement to take over but has not yet taken command. An internal desire at Botafogo for the player to depart is also influenced by his contract, which runs until June 2027 and includes one of the highest salaries in the squad. The one-cap Brazil international joined Botafogo in August 2025 and has made 10 league appearances this season. His current market value on Transfermarkt is €900k.
