Botafogo's scouting department has identified at least three names for the defensive midfielder position, a priority for the club. One of these players is the 21-year-old Brazilian Charlys from Reggiana in Italy, who has received internal approval and was a target in a previous transfer window. However, Charlys is not considered the club's primary option for the role. The board is acting cautiously as they have a smaller budget than in 2025 and believe there is a small margin for error, leading them to carefully analyze each potential signing. Charlys is currently on loan at Reggiana from Hellas Verona and has made 11 appearances and provided one assist in Serie B this season. According to Transfermarkt, his market value is estimated to be €450k.