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Júlio Romão Transfer from Ferencváros to Botafogo
Nemzeti Sport reports that Ferencvaros does not plan to sell Júlio Romao as he is considered an important player.
Globo.com reported that Botafogo has withdrawn from negotiations to sign Júlio Romão from Ferencváros because the parties could not agree on the negotiation format. Botafogo submitted three proposals for a loan with an option to buy, whereas Ferencváros gave priority to a permanent sale. An agreement was not reached, despite Botafogo's desire to sign the 28-year-old player. Júlio Romão had liked the terms Botafogo proposed, which included a contract until December 2029.
Botafogo has submitted a third proposal to Ferencváros to sign midfielder Júlio Romão. The first two offers were rejected, and the management of the Rio de Janeiro club insists on acquiring the midfielder, whom it considers an important signing for 2026. The second offer was for 1.5 million euros, while the Hungarian club wants at least double that amount to release the Brazilian player. The financial details of the third offer have not been disclosed.
In an interview with ge, Julio Romão confirmed Botafogo's interest and stated that he has a positive view of a potential return to Brazilian football. The Ferencváros midfielder said he is very happy about the interest and has a dream of one day returning to play in Brazil, especially in Serie A. He mentioned that his agents are handling all related matters and that he has been working daily, always trying to perform at his best. The initial offer from the Rio de Janeiro club was turned down, but the parties have been notified that a new offer will be presented in the upcoming days. Julio Romão was offered a contract extending until December 2029 and approved of the project presented by the alvinegra SAF.
Negotiations are underway for Julio Romão, and Ferencváros has asked for more to continue talks with Botafogo. This was reported by GE and confirmed by ESPN on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
According to Globo, Botafogo has initiated contact with Júlio Romao and his agency in recent days. Júlio Romao likes the project presented by Botafogo and responded positively to the salary offer. The Rio club offered him a contract until December 2029. The next step in the negotiations is reaching an agreement with Ferencváros. ulloi129.hu has also confirmed that negotiations are taking place.
According to the Brazilian press, Botafogo has started negotiations to sign Júlio Romao.
Globoesporte reports that Botafogo, who won the 2024 Libertadores Cup, is very interested in Júlio Romao. The report states that the Rio de Janeiro club has contacted the player and made an offer valid until December 2029. The player is inclined to return to his home country and has accepted the terms offered by Botafogo. Globoesporte notes that Romao has a contract with Ferencváros until the summer of 2029, which is why negotiations are expected to be difficult. Botafogo is hopeful that Ferencváros will agree to release the player.
Botafogo has made initial contact in recent days to sign 27-year-old Brazilian defensive midfielder Júlio Romão from Hungarian club Ferencváros, but the negotiation is considered difficult. It is reported that the player, who has never played professionally in Brazil despite a youth career at clubs including Goiás and Athletico-PR, likes the project that was presented and has given a positive response to the salary proposal. The Rio de Janeiro team offered a four-year contract until December 2029, but an agreement with Ferencváros, the current leaders of the Hungarian championship, is still required. Romão's contract with his club is valid until mid-2029, and he has not been a regular starter after returning from a fibula injury that kept him out for about six months, having played seven games in the current season. The player, who joined Ferencváros on 05/02/2025, has a current market value of €900k, according to Transfermarkt.
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