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Cristian Medina Transfer from Estudiantes to Botafogo
According to Globo.com, Argentine midfielder Medina has arrived in Rio de Janeiro to join Botafogo. The signing by the Rio de Janeiro club was concluded after a long negotiation period. Medina was at Estudiantes, but his rights are held by a group of businessmen who manage his career and select the club he will play for. Botafogo incurred no costs for the player's economic rights, as he signed as a 'free agent'. The contract is valid until the end of 2029.
According to Globo.com, Argentine midfielder Medina has arrived in Rio de Janeiro to join Botafogo. The signing by the Rio de Janeiro club was concluded after a long negotiation period. Medina was at Estudiantes, but his rights are held by a group of businessmen who manage his career and select the club he will play for. Botafogo incurred no costs for the player's economic rights, as he signed as a 'free agent'. The contract is valid until the end of 2029.
According to Globo.com, negotiations for Cristian Medina's transfer to Botafogo are advancing. The negotiation is progressing, with Botafogo moving forward on a new agreement to sign the midfielder in this transfer window. Cristian Medina has been left out of the squad for the match between Estudiantes and Sarmiento. In recent days, Estudiantes was informed that Cristian Medina will terminate his contract, and the club expects the midfielder to travel to Brazil soon. There is caution at Botafogo until the contract is signed due to the complexity of the negotiation. The investment group managing the midfielder's career had previously withdrawn from an agreement due to Botafogo's financial issues, but in a new round of negotiations, the parties reached another agreement. Cristian Medina is expected in Brazil by early next week to undergo medical exams and sign a four-year contract with Botafogo. When he became an Estudiantes player, the club already knew it would not control his sale or receive money from the negotiation, as it paid nothing for his acquisition, so a sale or loan to Botafogo was ruled out. The economic rights of Cristian Medina are controlled by entrepreneurs, including American billionaire Foster Gillett.
According to Globo.com, negotiations for Cristian Medina's transfer to Botafogo are advancing. The negotiation is progressing, with Botafogo moving forward on a new agreement to sign the midfielder in this transfer window. Cristian Medina has been left out of the squad for the match between Estudiantes and Sarmiento. In recent days, Estudiantes was informed that Cristian Medina will terminate his contract, and the club expects the midfielder to travel to Brazil soon. There is caution at Botafogo until the contract is signed due to the complexity of the negotiation. The investment group managing the midfielder's career had previously withdrawn from an agreement due to Botafogo's financial issues, but in a new round of negotiations, the parties reached another agreement. Cristian Medina is expected in Brazil by early next week to undergo medical exams and sign a four-year contract with Botafogo. When he became an Estudiantes player, the club already knew it would not control his sale or receive money from the negotiation, as it paid nothing for his acquisition, so a sale or loan to Botafogo was ruled out. The economic rights of Cristian Medina are controlled by entrepreneurs, including American billionaire Foster Gillett.
TYC reports that Botafogo and Estudiantes have reached an agreement for Cristian Medina's transfer to Brazilian football in the coming days. The report indicates that Botafogo has sent a pre-contract to Cristian Medina, with only the notification to Estudiantes remaining, which is set to occur in the next few hours. It is also reported that an investor group led by Foster Gillett is interested in bringing Cristian Medina to Brazil; this group paid 15 million dollars for his release clause from Boca in mid-2025. Estudiantes will receive an undisclosed amount as a compensation payment for the interruption of the player's contract.
TYC reports that Botafogo and Estudiantes have reached an agreement for Cristian Medina's transfer to Brazilian football in the coming days. The report indicates that Botafogo has sent a pre-contract to Cristian Medina, with only the notification to Estudiantes remaining, which is set to occur in the next few hours. It is also reported that an investor group led by Foster Gillett is interested in bringing Cristian Medina to Brazil; this group paid 15 million dollars for his release clause from Boca in mid-2025. Estudiantes will receive an undisclosed amount as a compensation payment for the interruption of the player's contract.
TYC reports that Botafogo is the main club interested in Medina's transfer situation. The same report states that Medina wants to stay and the club is making an effort to keep him.
TYC reports that Botafogo is the main club interested in Medina's transfer situation. The same report states that Medina wants to stay and the club is making an effort to keep him.
According to Globo.com, Botafogo is continuing its efforts to sign Medina during the current transfer window. The club is insistent on the signing and is trying to persuade the player to join. The transfer can be completed by March 3.
According to Globo.com, Botafogo is continuing its efforts to sign Medina during the current transfer window. The club is insistent on the signing and is trying to persuade the player to join. The transfer can be completed by March 3.
According to Globo.com, while Botafogo had an agreement with Cristian Medina, the player has expressed his desire to remain at Estudiantes at least until the middle of 2026. Medina informed the coach and club president that he would stay at Estudiantes until mid-2026, as Botafogo's transfer ban delayed negotiations. A move to Botafogo is now considered very difficult, but the club continues its attempt to sign Medina in the current transfer window.
According to Globo.com, while Botafogo had an agreement with Cristian Medina, the player has expressed his desire to remain at Estudiantes at least until the middle of 2026. Medina informed the coach and club president that he would stay at Estudiantes until mid-2026, as Botafogo's transfer ban delayed negotiations. A move to Botafogo is now considered very difficult, but the club continues its attempt to sign Medina in the current transfer window.
According to TYC, the departure of Santiago Ascacíbar has created the possibility for Cristian Medina to postpone his move to Botafogo and stay at Estudiantes for at least one more semester. The situation seems to have stalled due to Botafogo's delicate financial situation, as the club was forced by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) to settle a total debt of 21 million dollars with Atlanta United for the transfer of Thiago Almada.
According to TYC, the departure of Santiago Ascacíbar has created the possibility for Cristian Medina to postpone his move to Botafogo and stay at Estudiantes for at least one more semester. The situation seems to have stalled due to Botafogo's delicate financial situation, as the club was forced by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) to settle a total debt of 21 million dollars with Atlanta United for the transfer of Thiago Almada.
Globo.com reports that Cristian Medina has an agreement to play for Botafogo, but that the midfielder's representatives want assurances he will play for the club.
Globo.com reports that Cristian Medina has an agreement to play for Botafogo, but that the midfielder's representatives want assurances he will play for the club.
According to TYC, the anticipated transfer of Cristian Medina to Botafogo may financially impact Rampla Juniors. It is claimed from Uruguay that businessman Foster Gillett allegedly promised that the money from the sale of the creative midfielder to Botafogo would go to Rampla Juniors, with Estudiantes receiving nothing. The Uruguayan team is awaiting Medina's transfer, a deal that would not yield any financial benefit to Estudiantes, who recently won the 2025 Clausura Tournament. Mid-year, there was also hope that Medina would be sold to provide money to Rampla. It is claimed that Foster purchased Medina and that money is going to Rampla, which has been stated since mid-year.
According to TYC, the anticipated transfer of Cristian Medina to Botafogo may financially impact Rampla Juniors. It is claimed from Uruguay that businessman Foster Gillett allegedly promised that the money from the sale of the creative midfielder to Botafogo would go to Rampla Juniors, with Estudiantes receiving nothing. The Uruguayan team is awaiting Medina's transfer, a deal that would not yield any financial benefit to Estudiantes, who recently won the 2025 Clausura Tournament. Mid-year, there was also hope that Medina would be sold to provide money to Rampla. It is claimed that Foster purchased Medina and that money is going to Rampla, which has been stated since mid-year.
According to Globo.com, Botafogo is waiting for its transfer ban to be lifted to conclude the negotiation for Cristian Medina. The signing would be with a fund that controls the midfielder's career, rather than with Estudiantes. The representatives would pay the player's release clause, allowing him to terminate his contract with Estudiantes and then sign with Botafogo as a free agent. The completion of the deal is prevented by the transfer ban, which prohibits the Rio de Janeiro club from registering new players.
According to Globo.com, Botafogo is waiting for its transfer ban to be lifted to conclude the negotiation for Cristian Medina. The signing would be with a fund that controls the midfielder's career, rather than with Estudiantes. The representatives would pay the player's release clause, allowing him to terminate his contract with Estudiantes and then sign with Botafogo as a free agent. The completion of the deal is prevented by the transfer ban, which prohibits the Rio de Janeiro club from registering new players.
Globo.com reports that Botafogo has an agreement with Cristian Medina. The only obstacle to the completion of the deal is a transfer ban, which prohibits the club from registering new players. Medina was left out of the match against Ituzaingó in the Copa Argentina because he is internally considered sold to Botafogo. According to the agreement between the clubs, the player will not participate in matches. Despite this, he is still training normally with the Estudiantes squad and has not yet bid farewell to his teammates.
Globo.com reports that Botafogo has an agreement with Cristian Medina. The only obstacle to the completion of the deal is a transfer ban, which prohibits the club from registering new players. Medina was left out of the match against Ituzaingó in the Copa Argentina because he is internally considered sold to Botafogo. According to the agreement between the clubs, the player will not participate in matches. Despite this, he is still training normally with the Estudiantes squad and has not yet bid farewell to his teammates.
According to Globo.com, a transfer ban that prevents the club from registering new players is delaying Botafogo's ongoing negotiations with Estudiantes for Cristian Medina. Botafogo is negotiating with Atlanta United and Major League Soccer (MLS) to lift the ban. Medina is training with the Estudiantes squad but did not participate in the training session on Wednesday.
According to Globo.com, a transfer ban that prevents the club from registering new players is delaying Botafogo's ongoing negotiations with Estudiantes for Cristian Medina. Botafogo is negotiating with Atlanta United and Major League Soccer (MLS) to lift the ban. Medina is training with the Estudiantes squad but did not participate in the training session on Wednesday.
According to Globo.com, Cristian Medina is one of Botafogo's main targets. Medina was offered to Botafogo by the group of businessmen who control his economic rights. The club from Rio de Janeiro is attempting to convince all parties that their project is viable to meet the financial and sporting appreciation sought by the businessmen who invested in the player. Negotiations are ongoing, but Botafogo is currently sanctioned and is unable to register new athletes. Medina's salary is considered high by Estudiantes, who would not get a transfer fee for his sale and, at best, would aim to retain a percentage of a future transfer. Agustín Alayes, director of Estudiantes, stated in late December that Medina's future is not dependent on the club and that his departure is the most probable outcome. He also mentioned that Medina could easily rescind his contract, which is one of the possible paths.
According to Globo.com, Cristian Medina is one of Botafogo's main targets. Medina was offered to Botafogo by the group of businessmen who control his economic rights. The club from Rio de Janeiro is attempting to convince all parties that their project is viable to meet the financial and sporting appreciation sought by the businessmen who invested in the player. Negotiations are ongoing, but Botafogo is currently sanctioned and is unable to register new athletes. Medina's salary is considered high by Estudiantes, who would not get a transfer fee for his sale and, at best, would aim to retain a percentage of a future transfer. Agustín Alayes, director of Estudiantes, stated in late December that Medina's future is not dependent on the club and that his departure is the most probable outcome. He also mentioned that Medina could easily rescind his contract, which is one of the possible paths.
Globo.com reported that Cristian Medina was offered to Botafogo by the group of businessmen who control his economic rights. Botafogo is trying to sign the Estudiantes player to replace Marlon Freitas, who has agreed terms with Palmeiras. Negotiations are ongoing, and Botafogo is trying to convince all parties that the project presented is viable to meet the financial and sporting appreciation sought by the businessmen who invested in Cristian Medina.
Globo.com reported that Cristian Medina was offered to Botafogo by the group of businessmen who control his economic rights. Botafogo is trying to sign the Estudiantes player to replace Marlon Freitas, who has agreed terms with Palmeiras. Negotiations are ongoing, and Botafogo is trying to convince all parties that the project presented is viable to meet the financial and sporting appreciation sought by the businessmen who invested in Cristian Medina.
Botafogo are once again pursuing Cristian Medina, who is expected to be a starter for Estudiantes in the final of the 2025 Professional League Clausura Tournament. According to Ge Globo, the investment group that facilitated the midfielder's move to La Plata is considering the idea of the player moving to Brazilian football, where they hope he can achieve a higher revaluation than in Argentina. In Brazil, it is assured that the group would cover most of the costs of the operation for him to become a player for the Carioca team. The club has approved the situation, aiming to compete again at the international level after winning the Copa Libertadores in 2024. Botafogo tried to acquire Medina in December 2023, when Boca rejected an offer of 7 million dollars for 80% of the transfer.
Botafogo are once again pursuing Cristian Medina, who is expected to be a starter for Estudiantes in the final of the 2025 Professional League Clausura Tournament. According to Ge Globo, the investment group that facilitated the midfielder's move to La Plata is considering the idea of the player moving to Brazilian football, where they hope he can achieve a higher revaluation than in Argentina. In Brazil, it is assured that the group would cover most of the costs of the operation for him to become a player for the Carioca team. The club has approved the situation, aiming to compete again at the international level after winning the Copa Libertadores in 2024. Botafogo tried to acquire Medina in December 2023, when Boca rejected an offer of 7 million dollars for 80% of the transfer.
Botafogo and 23-year-old Argentinian midfielder Cristian Medina have resumed negotiations, revisiting the club's strong interest from early 2024. The player's representatives recently approached the Rio de Janeiro club to suggest a transfer, and Botafogo approved the suggestion. His agents are reportedly unhappy with his valuation in Argentinian football and believe he would be more valued in Brazil. They had previously paid his release clause to his formative club, Boca Juniors, themselves to secure his move to Estudiantes, where he is now a regular starter. The deal's progression now depends on Medina's willingness, which he will only express after Estudiantes' final match of the season, the Torneo Clausura final against Racing this Saturday. Last year, Botafogo made three proposals to Boca Juniors for the player, but the club would only sell for the release clause amount. Medina, who has 10 caps for Argentina's U23 team, is under contract with Estudiantes until the end of 2029 and has a current market value of €8.00m, according to Transfermarkt. São Paulo has also been linked with the player.
Botafogo and 23-year-old Argentinian midfielder Cristian Medina have resumed negotiations, revisiting the club's strong interest from early 2024. The player's representatives recently approached the Rio de Janeiro club to suggest a transfer, and Botafogo approved the suggestion. His agents are reportedly unhappy with his valuation in Argentinian football and believe he would be more valued in Brazil. They had previously paid his release clause to his formative club, Boca Juniors, themselves to secure his move to Estudiantes, where he is now a regular starter. The deal's progression now depends on Medina's willingness, which he will only express after Estudiantes' final match of the season, the Torneo Clausura final against Racing this Saturday. Last year, Botafogo made three proposals to Boca Juniors for the player, but the club would only sell for the release clause amount. Medina, who has 10 caps for Argentina's U23 team, is under contract with Estudiantes until the end of 2029 and has a current market value of €8.00m, according to Transfermarkt. São Paulo has also been linked with the player.
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