Botafogo has submitted an offer for Nelson Palacio, a 25-year-old Colombian midfielder who recently played for Zurich. The proposal is for a one-year loan with a purchase option, with Real Salt Lake City owning the player's rights. The operation is not considered simple. In the 2025/2026 season, he made 32 appearances for Zurich in the Super League, providing one assist. Palacio has been capped 6 times for the Colombia U23 team, scoring one goal. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €1.50m.