According to Globo.com, Pumas refused a proposal from Botafogo to sign Nathan Silva. The justification given to Botafogo was the timing of the Mexican transfer window, which is already closed and would prevent the club from replacing the defender.

Botafogo made an offer for Nathan Silva, a 28-year-old Brazilian Centre-Back who plays for Pumas-MEX and began his career at Atlético-MG. The proposal was for 1.8 million dollars (almost R$ 10 million). Nathan Silva has a contract until June 2027. The negotiation is difficult. The transfer window in Mexican football is closed and Pumas would not have the opportunity to seek a replacement. Nathan Silva was previously approached by Vasco and Bahia, but the clubs did not reach an agreement. The Botafogo board has wanted to sign him for a long time. Silva, who joined Pumas in July 2023, has 2 caps for the Brazil U20 national team. In the current 2025/2026 season, he has made 17 appearances in Liga MX Apertura, 7 appearances in Liga MX Clausura, and 1 appearance in Liguilla Apertura. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €3.80m.