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David Ricardo Transfer from Botafogo to Dinamo Moskva
Brazilian defender David Ricardo moved to the Moscow club 'Dynamo' from 'Botafogo' during the winter transfer window. According to Igor Korneev, the transfer sum was €6-7 million, which amounted to at least €8-9 million with commissions and signing bonuses included. David Ricardo stated that he had not played for a long time for various reasons.
Brazilian defender David Ricardo moved to the Moscow club 'Dynamo' from 'Botafogo' during the winter transfer window. According to Igor Korneev, the transfer sum was €6-7 million, which amounted to at least €8-9 million with commissions and signing bonuses included. David Ricardo stated that he had not played for a long time for various reasons.
ESPN BR reports that, according to the Justiça do Rio de Janeiro, the sale of David Ricardo from Botafogo to Dínamo de Moscou was conducted without the judiciary or the Botafogo social being notified.
ESPN BR reports that, according to the Justiça do Rio de Janeiro, the sale of David Ricardo from Botafogo to Dínamo de Moscou was conducted without the judiciary or the Botafogo social being notified.
Soviet Sport reported that David Ricardo stated Dynamo made all possible efforts to sign him, presented a very good project, and exerted every effort to finalize the agreement quickly. According to the same report, Ricardo also noted there was not a large difference in salary between Torino and Dynamo.
Soviet Sport reported that David Ricardo stated Dynamo made all possible efforts to sign him, presented a very good project, and exerted every effort to finalize the agreement quickly. According to the same report, Ricardo also noted there was not a large difference in salary between Torino and Dynamo.
According to Championat correspondent Andrey Pankov, Dynamo Moscow's head coach, Rolan Gusev, stated that the club is very pleased to have David Ricardo in their team and believes he will help them achieve their goals. Gusev said he is familiar with Ricardo's qualities, having watched many videos of his games, and noted that he has a good left foot. The coach added that the player demonstrated all his qualities in the first training.
According to Championat correspondent Andrey Pankov, Dynamo Moscow's head coach, Rolan Gusev, stated that the club is very pleased to have David Ricardo in their team and believes he will help them achieve their goals. Gusev said he is familiar with Ricardo's qualities, having watched many videos of his games, and noted that he has a good left foot. The coach added that the player demonstrated all his qualities in the first training.
David Ricardo explained that he decided to join Dinamo Moscow despite interest from Italian club Torino. According to correspondent Andrey Pankov, Ricardo stated that Dinamo made significant efforts to acquire him and that the club was a priority for him, even though there were other offers. The player is confident he made the correct choice. Ricardo also said that Torino had a strong desire to acquire him, but he chose Dinamo.
David Ricardo explained that he decided to join Dinamo Moscow despite interest from Italian club Torino. According to correspondent Andrey Pankov, Ricardo stated that Dinamo made significant efforts to acquire him and that the club was a priority for him, even though there were other offers. The player is confident he made the correct choice. Ricardo also said that Torino had a strong desire to acquire him, but he chose Dinamo.
According to Globo.com, David Ricardo has been announced as a player for Dínamo Moscou, signing a contract until June 2030. Dínamo Moscou paid 6.5 million euros for 80% of his economic rights, with Botafogo retaining 20%. The announcement included a special video with the participation of Bitello. Botafogo had agreed to the departure seven days earlier.
According to Globo.com, David Ricardo has been announced as a player for Dínamo Moscou, signing a contract until June 2030. Dínamo Moscou paid 6.5 million euros for 80% of his economic rights, with Botafogo retaining 20%. The announcement included a special video with the participation of Bitello. Botafogo had agreed to the departure seven days earlier.
The press service for Moscow's Dynamo announced on their Telegram channel that David Ricardo has signed a contract with the club until the summer of 2030, with an option to extend for another season. The 23-year-old player will wear the number 57. It was previously reported that the transfer fee for the Brazilian footballer was €6 million, with an additional €1 million included as bonuses.
The press service for Moscow's Dynamo announced on their Telegram channel that David Ricardo has signed a contract with the club until the summer of 2030, with an option to extend for another season. The 23-year-old player will wear the number 57. It was previously reported that the transfer fee for the Brazilian footballer was €6 million, with an additional €1 million included as bonuses.
According to journalist and insider Vene Casagrande on social network X, Dynamo Moscow has signed 23-year-old central defender Davida Ricardo from Botafogo for €6 million. The deal reportedly includes an 80% prepayment and €1 million in bonuses related to performance. The bonuses are structured for Botafogo to receive €250 thousand for every 10 games Ricardo plays for the Russian team, with a limit of €1 million. Ricardo's contract with Dynamo Moscow is for a four-year term, with an option for a one-year extension based on performance bonuses in the fourth season.
According to journalist and insider Vene Casagrande on social network X, Dynamo Moscow has signed 23-year-old central defender Davida Ricardo from Botafogo for €6 million. The deal reportedly includes an 80% prepayment and €1 million in bonuses related to performance. The bonuses are structured for Botafogo to receive €250 thousand for every 10 games Ricardo plays for the Russian team, with a limit of €1 million. Ricardo's contract with Dynamo Moscow is for a four-year term, with an option for a one-year extension based on performance bonuses in the fourth season.
FogãoNET, citing Tuttosport, reports that David Ricardo prefers to move to Torino rather than Dynamo Moscow, despite more favorable terms offered by the Russian club. According to the same source, the Russian club offered €7 million for the purchase of the player, with Botafogo retaining 20% of his rights.
FogãoNET, citing Tuttosport, reports that David Ricardo prefers to move to Torino rather than Dynamo Moscow, despite more favorable terms offered by the Russian club. According to the same source, the Russian club offered €7 million for the purchase of the player, with Botafogo retaining 20% of his rights.
ESPN reported that the negotiation for defender David Ricardo's transfer from Botafogo to Dynamo Moscow was close to completion but has stalled. According to sources, an agreement between the clubs is advancing, with the Russians prepared to pay 6.5 million euros for the defender. However, discussions have stopped due to disagreements on personal terms between the player's agents and the Moscow team. Further reports indicate that David Ricardo's transfer to Dynamo might not happen. Botafogo is waiting to see if the player's representatives can resolve the disagreement with Dynamo to ascertain whether the transfer will be completed. A possibility exists that the deal will not proceed, and the next few hours will be crucial in finalizing the sale.
ESPN reported that the negotiation for defender David Ricardo's transfer from Botafogo to Dynamo Moscow was close to completion but has stalled. According to sources, an agreement between the clubs is advancing, with the Russians prepared to pay 6.5 million euros for the defender. However, discussions have stopped due to disagreements on personal terms between the player's agents and the Moscow team. Further reports indicate that David Ricardo's transfer to Dynamo might not happen. Botafogo is waiting to see if the player's representatives can resolve the disagreement with Dynamo to ascertain whether the transfer will be completed. A possibility exists that the deal will not proceed, and the next few hours will be crucial in finalizing the sale.
Dinamo Moskva is a new competitor for Botafogo's Brazilian centre-back David Ricardo and is competing with Torino to sign him. The Russian team is reportedly closer to meeting the financial conditions set by the Brazilian club. Botafogo is demanding a permanent transfer worth at least a couple of million euros more than Torino's initial bid. The Serie A club's initial offer, a loan with an option to buy totaling €6 million, was rejected. However, the 23-year-old player's priority is a move to Serie A, specifically to Torino, and his entourage has reached an agreement with the Italian club on a contract until 2030. Ricardo, who joined Botafogo in January 2025, has a contract until the end of 2028 and is also reportedly being monitored by Bologna. It was reported in January 2026 that Botafogo's asking price was between €8 million and €9 million, and Dynamo Moscow was said to have had a €7 million offer rejected. The player's market value is listed by Transfermarkt as €7.00m.
Dinamo Moskva is a new competitor for Botafogo's Brazilian centre-back David Ricardo and is competing with Torino to sign him. The Russian team is reportedly closer to meeting the financial conditions set by the Brazilian club. Botafogo is demanding a permanent transfer worth at least a couple of million euros more than Torino's initial bid. The Serie A club's initial offer, a loan with an option to buy totaling €6 million, was rejected. However, the 23-year-old player's priority is a move to Serie A, specifically to Torino, and his entourage has reached an agreement with the Italian club on a contract until 2030. Ricardo, who joined Botafogo in January 2025, has a contract until the end of 2028 and is also reportedly being monitored by Bologna. It was reported in January 2026 that Botafogo's asking price was between €8 million and €9 million, and Dynamo Moscow was said to have had a €7 million offer rejected. The player's market value is listed by Transfermarkt as €7.00m.
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