Angolan centre-back Bastos, 35, who has a contract with Botafogo until the end of 2026, may leave the club. The club is analyzing the situation and may also release the player. Bastos is reportedly dissatisfied due to delayed payments related to image rights. The defender joined Botafogo in August 2023. According to Transfermarkt, he has a current market value of €600k. He has been capped 54 times for Angola, scoring two goals. During the 2025/2026 season, Bastos made 6 appearances in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and 3 appearances in the Campeonato Carioca.