Globo.com reports that Barboza's transfer to Palmeiras is cited as an example of the financial crisis affecting Botafogo. Barboza revealed that he advised Savarino to leave the club because of the devaluation and stated that he received a call from the alvinegra board asking him to leave.

Eagle Football Holdings, which owns 90% of the SAF of Botafogo, stated in court that it did not approve the sale of Alexander Barboza to Palmeiras for R$ 18 million. The contract of sale was signed on May 1, and the first of four installments has been deposited into Botafogo's account. Eagle Football Holdings accused the SAF of lack of transparency for not presenting sufficient elements to show that the R$ 18,000,000.00 value reflects the market value of Alexander Barboza. Eagle Bidco clarified that it did not receive elements to comment on the economic soundness of the transaction intended by SAF Botafogo and was not involved in the negotiations. Eagle Bidco stated that it cannot issue a declaration on the economic adequacy of the sale. The operation was structured in four installments to be paid by December 2027. The documentation was signed by Leila Pereira (president of Palmeiras), Durcesio Mello (then president of SAF Botafogo), Alessandro Brito and Danilo Caixeiro (SAF officials and witnesses), and Alexander Barboza. Botafogo informed the judiciary that the value of the first installment was deposited on May 6. Alexander Barboza has completed the medical examinations needed to sign with Palmeiras, and would begin playing for Palmeiras from the reopening of the transfer window on July 20.

According to Globo.com, negotiations between Botafogo and Palmeiras regarding Alexander Barboza's transfer involved discussions about his participation in upcoming Sul-Americana matches, with Botafogo wanting him for two games and Palmeiras wanting him for one. The report also indicated that Botafogo was willing to release him this week if they win against Petrolero. Barboza played his final match for Botafogo at Nilton Santos stadium after he completed 12 matches in the Brasileirão, because playing a 13th would have made him ineligible to play for Palmeiras in the same competition. The report from Globo.com also stated that Palmeiras will pay 4 million dollars in four installments for the player, who has passed his medical examinations and is scheduled to be presented after the transfer window opens on July 20.

After signing with Palmeiras, Alexander Barboza played his last home game as a Botafogo player and may play two more matches for the club in a South American competition. Barboza stated that he did not want to leave Botafogo and blamed the club for the transfer. He said his idea was to wait until the end of the year to see if things improved and that he was not going to sign a pre-contract with anyone because he knew many clubs would be interested the following year if he maintained his level. Barboza added that Palmeiras, Cruzeiro, and other teams then asked about his conditions. He explained that he was not aware of anything until his agent was called and told that he had to leave because Botafogo had received a very good offer for him. According to Barboza, when he asked why, he was told the club knew he wanted to leave for free at the end of the year and had decided to sell him because they needed money. He concluded that his agent told him this, and he thought about it before giving an answer a few days before.

The match against Corinthians was Alexander Barboza's 12th game in the Brasileirão, the limit that allows him to play for another club in the same competition. Botafogo plans to use Barboza for only one more match, against Independiente Petrolero in the Sul-Americana, according to ESPN. Barboza was negotiated with Palmeiras. The Argentine defender will be naturalized Uruguayan.

According to Globo.com, Alexander Barboza will play for Palmeiras after the World Cup. Barboza stated that Palmeiras, Cruzeiro and other teams asked about his conditions. He said that his agent was told by Botafogo that they received a very good proposal for him and that he had to leave. He said his agent was later told by Botafogo that 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 the club.

According to Globo.com, Barboza's transfer to Palmeiras marks the end of his tenure at Botafogo. Palmeiras agreed to the signing for approximately 4 million dollars, or about R$ 20 million, with payments to be made to Botafogo in installments, and the player signs a contract valued at R$ 20 million. His time with Botafogo will conclude after the match against Corinthians and the Copa Sudamericana. Barboza underwent medical examinations in Rio de Janeiro on May 7. Palmeiras is now only awaiting his farewell from the club, after which he will report to the Football Academy to be announced.

According to Globo.com, Palmeiras wants the upcoming match between Botafogo and Corinthians to be Alexander Barboza's last for the club. The Botafogo football department is negotiating with Palmeiras and believes the decision is up to Franclim Carvalho. If Barboza plays against Corinthians, it will be his 12th game in the Brasileirão. This is the limit for a player to be able to play for another team in the same competition.

Administrators appointed by the court in the judicial recovery process of Botafogo's SAF sent an opinion to the court regarding the sale of Alexander Barboza to Palmeiras, which has been awaiting a judicial decision since last Thursday (7). A document accessed by ESPN indicates that the R$ 18 million negotiation for the player will be beneficial to the club. Palmeiras is to make the payments for Barboza in installments, and Botafogo is set to receive R$ 10 million in 2026. The first two installments are R$ 5.5 million, which was paid on May 4, and R$ 4.5 million, due on December 30. The case awaits a decision from the 2nd Commercial Court of Rio de Janeiro to finalize the sale. Meanwhile, the player continues to play for the Rio de Janeiro club and started in the recent 1-1 draw with Atlético-MG.

According to ESPN BR, the transfer of Alexander Barboza from Botafogo to Palmeiras is completed. Alexander Barboza played for Botafogo against Racing in the CONMEBOL Sul-Americana after having already been contractually transferred to Palmeiras. The transfer contract was made on May 1 and was signed by Palmeiras president Leila Pereira, Botafogo SAF president Durcesio Mello, SAF executives and witnesses Alessandro Brito and Danilo Caixeiro, and Alexander Barboza. Palmeiras is now waiting only for authorization from the Rio de Janeiro court to announce the signing, following Botafogo's submission of a request to the judiciary for approval of the sale. The transfer fee was set at R$ 18 million, to be paid in four installments by December 2027. The contract stipulates that Barboza is to join Palmeiras from July 20, 2026, when the Brazilian transfer window reopens. It also establishes that Palmeiras can choose to cancel the purchase if Barboza plays 12 matches in the Campeonato Brasileiro for Botafogo. If this happens, Botafogo would be required to return the first installment of R$ 5.5 million to Palmeiras within 10 days of notification. Barboza had already undergone medical examinations in Rio de Janeiro before signing the contract.

Alexander Barboza is nearing a transfer to Palmeiras after Botafogo filed a request with the court on Thursday to enable the transfer, as the club needs judicial approval to complete the sale. According to a petition accessed by ESPN, Botafogo informed the 2nd Civil Court of Rio de Janeiro that Palmeiras agreed on May 1st to sign Alexander Barboza for R$ 18 million, to be paid in four installments. The player has already undergone medical examinations in Rio de Janeiro. Botafogo stated to the court that the funds from Barboza's sale are essential for the club's finances, which are in crisis. The legal team described the transaction as an important opportunity for Botafogo to obtain resources, with the values being in line with the market. Botafogo requested authorization for the paid transfer of Alexander Barboza's federative and economic rights to Palmeiras. After Botafogo's match against Racing, Alexander Barboza commented on his possible departure to Palmeiras and expressed respect for Botafogo.

The terms between Palmeiras and Barboza were finalized recently, and the player's requests concerning salary, bonuses for targets, and signing-on fees were met. The commission for Barboza's staff was previously settled, and the clubs have been in agreement for nearly two weeks. According to ge, Palmeiras will pay 4 million dollars, which is approximately R$ 20 million, to acquire Barboza before his contract with Botafogo concludes. The payment will be made in installments. The initial payment will be larger and will be deposited upon the finalization of the deal. Barboza's contract with Palmeiras will extend until December 2029. His contract with Botafogo is valid until December and is not set for renewal. Barboza and the Botafogo board had a preliminary agreement, but he withdrew from it after making further requests unrelated to football, which included the continued presence of specific directors. Barboza stated that his intention was to renew but that he required other considerations in addition to salary. He also stated that he understood the situation was not easy at present, and therefore he prefers to maintain the current status and will comment further if his departure is confirmed. The newspaper O Globo reports that Botafogo has requested authorization from the Rio de Janeiro Court of Justice (TJ-RJ) to complete the negotiation with Palmeiras. Barboza will not play for Palmeiras until after the World Cup, once the transfer window opens on July 20.

According to ESPN, Alexander Barboza will undergo medical exams this Thursday in Rio de Janeiro to sign a contract with Palmeiras. Once he is approved in the tests, sources indicate it is expected that Barboza will sign with Palmeiras between Thursday and Friday. Palmeiras will pay US$ 4 million for the player. The club has not confirmed the medical exams or that a contract signing is about to happen. After a match against Racing, Barboza commented on the potential move, stating that he still has a contract with Botafogo and has more matches to play.

César Luis Merlo reports that Alexander Barboza is undergoing a medical exam today and will soon be announced as a new player for Palmeiras.

Globo.com reports that Alexander Barboza has not yet completed his transfer to Palmeiras. Botafogo has an advanced agreement with Palmeiras for Barboza. The player is able to participate in the group stage of the Sul-Americana without restrictions that would prevent a potential participation in the Libertadores with the club from São Paulo. The limit for a transfer within the same edition of the Brazilian league is 12 games played.

Palmeiras now considers the deal for Argentine defender Alexander Barboza to be certain. According to ESPN, only an unforeseen major event could prevent Barboza from joining Palmeiras, as the club has resolved the commission value requested by the defender's agent, which was the only issue impeding the negotiation. If the negotiation is completed, Alexander Barboza could only play for Palmeiras starting July 20, when the transfer window opens. Botafogo's Portuguese coach stated that the transfer might occur and that he spoke with Barboza about the matter in person.

According to Globo.com, Barboza is in advanced negotiations to join Palmeiras and has not been included in Botafogo's squad list for the match against Remo due to these negotiations. The Argentinian defender has played 10 matches in the current Campeonato Brasileiro, and the limit for a player to transfer to another team in the same edition is 12.

Alexander Barboza confirmed that there is an advanced negotiation between Botafogo and Palmeiras. Barboza stated that as of his last knowledge, nothing was decided yet. He also stated that everything was agreed between the clubs, but not with him. Barboza has a contract with Botafogo until December 2026, and conversations for a contract renewal had started but stalled. According to ESPN, Barboza has everything agreed to play for Palmeiras starting July 20, when the mid-year transfer window opens. The deal is currently blocked due to the commission demands of Barboza's agent, which Palmeiras does not accept. ESPN reports that Palmeiras sent an offer of US$ 4 million for the early release of Barboza.

According to Globo.com, there is a verbal agreement between Botafogo and Palmeiras for Barboza. The focus of the negotiation has shifted to the group managing his career, and the contract length and salary terms are agreed upon, although the contract duration has not been revealed. People involved in the negotiation state that fine adjustments are still remaining, including bonuses for targets and signing-on fees for Barboza. The player will play for Palmeiras only after the World Cup. Palmeiras' initial plan was to sign Barboza for free in January after his contract with Botafogo expired, but Cruzeiro's involvement led Palmeiras to act more quickly. Barboza may have played his last game for Botafogo, but he stated that he remains focused on upcoming matches until the club decides otherwise. He has played ten matches in the current Brazilian Championship, with the match limit for switching clubs now at 12.

Alexander Barboza, who is at Botafogo, is negotiating the final details of his transfer to Palmeiras. In an interview with 'ESPN', Barboza stated that it is a very complex and not easy situation. He said that today, he is a Botafogo player and is dedicated to the club, adding that on the day he leaves, everyone will know from him because he has always been a direct and truthful person. Barboza also mentioned that he does not decide what happens outside but has a lot to say, and that for now, he is still a Botafogo player and will continue training and playing as always. He has a contract with Botafogo until the end of the year and was in talks with the management to extend it. The parties had an extension nearly agreed, but new requests from the player, such as a guarantee of permanence of executives, prevented a positive outcome, and signing a new contract became unlikely.

According to César Luis Merlo, Alexander Barboza is a new player for Palmeiras and will play his final match for Botafogo today.

Alexander Barboza is expected to leave Botafogo for Palmeiras from July 20, when the transfer window opens, according to ESPN. Palmeiras and Botafogo have reached an agreement for the transfer, and contracts with both the club and the player are agreed upon. However, the deal is being impeded by Barboza's agent, who is demanding a higher commission. Palmeiras has offered US$ 4 million for the early release of Barboza, who has a contract with Botafogo until the end of 2026.

Globo.com reports that negotiations between Barboza and Palmeiras are ongoing and that Barboza does not have restrictions to play in the Sul-Americana. In the Brasileirão, where the limit is 12 games, Barboza has played 10.

According to Globo.com, negotiations for Barboza to join Palmeiras from the middle of the year are advanced. Barboza traveled with the Botafogo team and is expected to be available for use. The defender has played nine matches in the Brasileirão so far, and the limit for players to appear for other clubs is 12 matches in 2026.

According to Globo.com, talks with Barboza progressed on Thursday, but Palmeiras does not yet consider the deal finalized. A reason for this is the uncertainty in Botafogo's management after John Textor was removed from his position late on Thursday night. The contract renewal with Barboza, whose contract runs until the end of the year, is stalled, and he has indicated an interest in moving to Palmeiras. Palmeiras is waiting to see if the management change at Botafogo might cause the club to withdraw.

According to Globo.com, Palmeiras has made progress in signing defender Alexander Barboza from Botafogo. The player is expected to arrive in São Paulo during the next transfer window, which begins on July 20. The São Paulo club will pay US$ 4 million, equivalent to approximately R$ 20 million, for his release, and the parties are waiting only for legal procedures to finalize the agreement. Palmeiras' initial plan was for Barboza to join for free at the end of this year on a pre-contract, but this was altered because of the potential for an auction for the player. The São Paulo club's only concern is the possibility that Cruzeiro might become involved in the negotiation, but the expected outcome is favorable for Palmeiras. Botafogo was annoyed by statements from Barboza's agent, which made a new contract improbable. Prior to the disagreements, the parties had been negotiating a contract extension until 2029.

John Textor stated that he has not received any contact from Palmeiras for a possible transfer of Alexander Barboza. Alexander Barboza is a target for Palmeiras. Barboza has a contract with Botafogo until the end of 2026 and has not renewed his current contract, despite Botafogo seeking to do so.

ESPN BR reported that Palmeiras is in conversations to sign Alexander Barboza from Botafogo. Palmeiras is considering offering a pre-contract to Barboza, whose contract with Botafogo is valid until the end of this year, potentially allowing him to join the São Paulo team for free. Palmeiras is considering two options: offering a pre-contract to acquire Barboza for free from January 2027, or acquiring him in the middle of this year, which would require financial compensation to Botafogo. The most probable outcome is that Barboza will be with Palmeiras at the start of next year. The pursuit of Barboza does not interfere with the deal for Nino. Botafogo views the potential exit as being driven by business interests and acknowledges that renewal talks with Barboza have stalled. Barboza desires a more solid project for the upcoming years and has also made his continuation at Botafogo conditional on certain club directors remaining in their positions. There is reportedly internal discomfort, and a positive resolution between Barboza and Botafogo is considered increasingly unlikely.

According to Globo.com, Palmeiras is making plans to sign defender Alexander Barboza. Barboza can sign a pre-contract from July, which would allow him to leave Botafogo for free. Botafogo considers the possibility of the defender's departure to be real and views his renewal as difficult. Even if he signs a pre-contract, Barboza will remain a Botafogo player until December 31 and will play for the club until the end of his contract.

The first conversations between Palmeiras and Alexander Barboza's representatives were assessed as positive. According to ge, Barboza has already communicated his wishes to those involved in the potential deal. Currently, both parties understand that Barboza's arrival at Palmeiras would be for the next season. Palmeiras is cautious and is not rushing to pay for the defender to join this year. If negotiations for another defender, Nino, are not successful, Palmeiras may seek to negotiate Barboza's immediate release from Botafogo for financial compensation. Botafogo has not been formally notified about the contacts but is aware that initial contacts have occurred. The club still wants to renew Barboza's contract, but its management understands that the situation is now more complicated.

Palmeiras has advanced negotiations to sign 31-year-old Argentinian-Uruguayan defender Alexander Barboza from Botafogo. The transfer is expected to happen in the middle of the year. Barboza joined Botafogo in January 2024, and his current market value is €5.00m, according to Transfermarkt.