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Danilo leaving Botafogo?
According to Globo.com, Danilo's departure from Botafogo after the Cup is considered imminent and certain. The midfielder has been put aside by the club and will not play again before joining the Brazilian national team. His request not to play in the Brasileirão was not received well. However, members of the board understand the midfielder's need to maintain the possibility of a move to the domestic market. Botafogo anticipates a sale of approximately 40 million euros for Danilo to help the club's finances. Internally, the sale is regarded as a beneficial result for both the club and the player.
According to Globo.com, Danilo's departure from Botafogo after the Cup is considered imminent and certain. The midfielder has been put aside by the club and will not play again before joining the Brazilian national team. His request not to play in the Brasileirão was not received well. However, members of the board understand the midfielder's need to maintain the possibility of a move to the domestic market. Botafogo anticipates a sale of approximately 40 million euros for Danilo to help the club's finances. Internally, the sale is regarded as a beneficial result for both the club and the player.
It is thought that Botafogo midfielder Danilo is seeking a move to Europe, having been included in Brazil's World Cup squad. The 24-year-old was a last-minute omission from a recent game, and Globo reports that he told his manager he was not in the right mental state to feature despite being scheduled to start. As the player has been dealing with a minor ankle problem, it is believed he withdrew from the match to avoid aggravating the issue and endangering his World Cup and summer transfer chances. Botafogo are open to selling the player to raise funds, but his decision not to play has caused some tension.
It is thought that Botafogo midfielder Danilo is seeking a move to Europe, having been included in Brazil's World Cup squad. The 24-year-old was a last-minute omission from a recent game, and Globo reports that he told his manager he was not in the right mental state to feature despite being scheduled to start. As the player has been dealing with a minor ankle problem, it is believed he withdrew from the match to avoid aggravating the issue and endangering his World Cup and summer transfer chances. Botafogo are open to selling the player to raise funds, but his decision not to play has caused some tension.
According to Globo.com, Botafogo is undergoing a financial and political crisis, which has caused dissatisfaction for Danilo and his staff. The club wishes to negotiate a transfer for the player for between 35 and 40 million euros, with the negotiation to take place after the World Cup. As of now, there is no proposal, but the football department is aware of the interest in Danilo.
According to Globo.com, Botafogo is undergoing a financial and political crisis, which has caused dissatisfaction for Danilo and his staff. The club wishes to negotiate a transfer for the player for between 35 and 40 million euros, with the negotiation to take place after the World Cup. As of now, there is no proposal, but the football department is aware of the interest in Danilo.
Botafogo projects the sale of midfielder Danilo for the middle of the year. The club desires a price of 30 million euros for the player, according to ESPN. Botafogo aims to receive high offers from the international market, particularly if Danilo is called up to the Brazilian National Team for the World Cup. The club does not want to negotiate with Brazilian rivals, and in Brazil, only Flamengo and Palmeiras could afford that price. Danilo intends to return to Europe, with a preference for a competitive league.
Botafogo projects the sale of midfielder Danilo for the middle of the year. The club desires a price of 30 million euros for the player, according to ESPN. Botafogo aims to receive high offers from the international market, particularly if Danilo is called up to the Brazilian National Team for the World Cup. The club does not want to negotiate with Brazilian rivals, and in Brazil, only Flamengo and Palmeiras could afford that price. Danilo intends to return to Europe, with a preference for a competitive league.
Danilo, a 24-year-old Brazilian defensive midfielder, was close to leaving Botafogo for English football last week. Danilo stated that the news of his possible departure was a surprise to him and that he was unaware of it. He affirmed that he is now focused on Botafogo. He joined the club in July 2025 with a contract that runs until June 2029, and his current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €22.00m. A proposed move to Nottingham Forest was reportedly for an agreed price of €19 million in January 2026 before it was halted. During the same period, Botafogo's asking price for other clubs was reportedly a minimum of €23 million. A reported €30 million offer from Fulham was rejected in September 2025. In addition to Nottingham Forest, Palmeiras, Flamengo, and Zenit have also been linked with the player.
Danilo, a 24-year-old Brazilian defensive midfielder, was close to leaving Botafogo for English football last week. Danilo stated that the news of his possible departure was a surprise to him and that he was unaware of it. He affirmed that he is now focused on Botafogo. He joined the club in July 2025 with a contract that runs until June 2029, and his current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €22.00m. A proposed move to Nottingham Forest was reportedly for an agreed price of €19 million in January 2026 before it was halted. During the same period, Botafogo's asking price for other clubs was reportedly a minimum of €23 million. A reported €30 million offer from Fulham was rejected in September 2025. In addition to Nottingham Forest, Palmeiras, Flamengo, and Zenit have also been linked with the player.
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