According to a report from Globo.com, Dínamo Moscou has accepted a counterproposal from Matheus Martins, which has enabled his departure from Botafogo. The forward will travel in the coming days to sign a four-year contract with the Russian club. The agreement was reached after Dínamo responded positively on Tuesday to the counterproposal presented by the player's staff, who were seeking a salary increase. Botafogo and Dínamo had agreed on a transfer fee of 7 million euros last week.

According to Globo.com, Botafogo has reached an agreement with Dínamo Moscou for the transfer of Matheus Martins. There is an impasse between the player and the Russian club. Matheus Martins has made a counterproposal concerning salary. The Russian club's proposal is for 7 million euros and a four-year contract. The salary offered is similar to what Matheus Martins currently receives at Botafogo, but the player wants a slightly higher amount. After a match against Cienciano, Matheus Martins indicated that it could be his last game for Botafogo, but he is still preparing for the next Brasileirão match against Athletico.

Botafogo is proceeding with the sale of 23-year-old Brazilian forward Matheus Martins to Dynamo Moscow of Russia in a deal for approximately €7 million, with an additional €1 million based on performance targets. The information, first reported by the newspaper O Globo, has been confirmed. Martins joined Botafogo in 2024 from the Italian club Udinese for a fee of €10 million. In the current 2025/2026 Série A season, Martins has scored 4 goals in 20 appearances. It was reported that earlier in the transfer window, in June 2026, Botafogo's asking price was €8 million. It was also said that the club rejected a €4.5 million offer from a Turkish club.