According to journalist Farid Germano Filho, in a report confirmed by ESPN, Botafogo's negotiations to sign Edenilson from Grêmio are advanced, and the club has a verbal agreement for a permanent contract with the player, who is close to terminating his contract with Grêmio.

Botafogo is in negotiations to sign 36-year-old Brazilian midfielder Edenilson from Grêmio, who is also a target for other teams in Brazil. The player is expected to terminate his contract with the club from Rio Grande do Sul in the coming days and has responded positively to the Rio de Janeiro club, which is seeking to sign him while dealing with many injuries in the squad. This information was first reported by journalist Farid Germano Filho and subsequently confirmed by ge. Edenilson, who has two caps for Brazil, joined Grêmio in April 2024. His current market value according to Transfermarkt is €400k. In the current 2025/2026 season, he has scored three goals in a total of seven appearances across the Série A and Campeonato Gaúcho leagues.