According to ge, Botafogo is working to renew the contract of Marlon Freitas but faces difficulties in the negotiations. The 30-year-old midfielder's staff requested a significant salary increase, which the club considers to be outside its standard for players of that age. The club has internally reinforced its interest in keeping Marlon Freitas, who is viewed as a key leader in the squad. Botafogo has indicated interest in improving the current contract conditions but has not met the values presented by the player's staff. Negotiations are being conducted by intermediaries connected to the club's board, and there have not yet been direct discussions between John Textor and the player's representatives. The renewal situation is described as complex because of the financial demands. If an agreement is not reached in the upcoming months, Marlon could sign a pre-contract with another club and leave when his current contract ends, with the club receiving no compensation.

ESPN BR reports that Botafogo is interested in renewing Marlon Freitas's contract, which currently expires in December 2026.

Negotiations with Marlon Freitas, who has one more season on his contract, are expected to begin after the Brazilian Championship.