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Alexander Barboza Transfer from Botafogo to Cruzeiro
According to Globo.com, Barboza stated that Palmeiras, Cruzeiro and other teams inquired about his conditions. Barboza said his agent was informed by Botafogo that they received a very good proposal for him and that he was required to leave. He also said that later he was told he should go to Cruzeiro, which offered more money. Barboza said that he chose Palmeiras and will talk about his choice when he is at Palmeiras.
According to Globo.com, Barboza stated that Palmeiras, Cruzeiro and other teams inquired about his conditions. Barboza said his agent was informed by Botafogo that they received a very good proposal for him and that he was required to leave. He also said that later he was told he should go to Cruzeiro, which offered more money. Barboza said that he chose Palmeiras and will talk about his choice when he is at Palmeiras.
Alexander Barboza stated that everyone will know on the day he signs a contract with Palmeiras, Atlético-MG, Cruzeiro or any other team. He said that for now he is where he is and still has competitions ahead.
Alexander Barboza stated that everyone will know on the day he signs a contract with Palmeiras, Atlético-MG, Cruzeiro or any other team. He said that for now he is where he is and still has competitions ahead.
According to Globo.com, Cruzeiro's involvement concerning Barboza led Palmeiras to accelerate their negotiations to sign the player.
According to Globo.com, Cruzeiro's involvement concerning Barboza led Palmeiras to accelerate their negotiations to sign the player.
John Textor stated that he heard Artur Jorge from Cruzeiro would be pursuing Alexander Barboza, but said that no proposal has been received. Barboza has a contract with Botafogo until the end of 2026 and has not renewed his current contract, despite Botafogo seeking to do so.
John Textor stated that he heard Artur Jorge from Cruzeiro would be pursuing Alexander Barboza, but said that no proposal has been received. Barboza has a contract with Botafogo until the end of 2026 and has not renewed his current contract, despite Botafogo seeking to do so.
At the request of Artur Jorge, the Raposa board contacted Alexander Barboza to understand business conditions, according to ESPN BR.
At the request of Artur Jorge, the Raposa board contacted Alexander Barboza to understand business conditions, according to ESPN BR.
Cruzeiro and Palmeiras are targeting 31-year-old Argentine-Uruguayan centre-back Alexander Barboza, whose contract with Botafogo expires at the end of the year. Botafogo considers a renewal unlikely as negotiations were complicated by the club's financial situation and further guarantees requested by the player and his agent after a salary agreement was reached. The defender can sign a pre-contract with another club from July for a free transfer and it is understood he will remain a Botafogo player until December 31.
Cruzeiro and Palmeiras are targeting 31-year-old Argentine-Uruguayan centre-back Alexander Barboza, whose contract with Botafogo expires at the end of the year. Botafogo considers a renewal unlikely as negotiations were complicated by the club's financial situation and further guarantees requested by the player and his agent after a salary agreement was reached. The defender can sign a pre-contract with another club from July for a free transfer and it is understood he will remain a Botafogo player until December 31.
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