Brusque announced on Monday the signing of defender Alisson Cassiano for the 2026 season, during which the club will participate in Série C and the Campeonato Catarinense. The 31-year-old previously played in Série B with Botafogo-SP, making 25 appearances for them in 2025 across the league, Paulistão, and Copa Paulista. His career also includes periods at clubs such as Sport, Vitória, and Vila Nova. The Brazilian defender's contract with Botafogo was set to expire on 30/11/2025, and his market value is currently listed at €150k by Transfermarkt.