Copenhagen identified Aurelio Buta as a player to strengthen their right flank, and an announcement followed less than two days after the player's last Champions League appearance with Eintracht Frankfurt. Buta has signed an agreement valid only until the end of the season, pending the return of Rodrigo Huescas in the summer.

FC Copenhagen have announced the signing of full-back Aurelio Buta on a contract that runs only until the end of the season. Sports director Sune Smith Nielsen stated that he is pleased that the club has signed a high-quality player for the right-back position.

Portuguese right-back Aurélio Buta, 28, has completed a transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt to Copenhagen for an undisclosed fee, with the move being one of the Bundesliga deals finalised on 30 January. The former Portugal U20 international made 4 appearances in the Bundesliga for Frankfurt during the current season and joins the Danish club on a contract until 30/06/2026. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €3.00m. In May 2025, reports indicated that Stade Reims had a €6 million purchase option for the player, which they did not exercise, and a transfer to Panathinaikos reportedly did not proceed in August 2025 over a fee between €1.3 million and €1.5 million. VfL Bochum had also been linked with a move for the player.