Marçal returns to Botafogo four months after leaving the club due to non-renewal of his contract. Despite receiving offers, his desire was always to stay at Botafogo. He accepted a salary reduction proposed by John Textor, the owner of Botafogo's SAF, and signed a contract until December 2025. Marçal expressed his happiness to return, highlighting the club's evolution and his commitment to continue the journey with Botafogo.

The left-back Fernando Marçal has not extended his contract.