Santos Laguna have requested updated information on Alex Rangel, a 24-year-old centre-back from Barcelona SC, and are actively pursuing the Ecuadorian. Botafogo has also identified Rangel as a target and is internally considering its next action. The player's contract is valid until December 2027. Rangel, who joined his current club in January 2024, has made 18 appearances in the LigaPro Serie A this season and has one cap for the Ecuador U23 national team. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €1.50m.