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Pablo Maia Transfer from São Paulo to Botafogo
According to ESPN BR, the negotiation for Pablo Maia has stopped progressing because São Paulo wanted Marlon Freitas or Savarino in addition to Vitinho, and Botafogo did not agree with the specific players involved.
São Paulo is negotiating the release of midfielder Pablo Maia to Botafogo, with the clubs negotiating the terms of release while also trying to reach agreements with the players involved. According to ge, which cited people involved in the negotiations, at least one of three swaps is expected to happen, but not quickly. The expectation is that an agreement will only be announced in 2026.
São Paulo midfielder Pablo Maia is expected to join Botafogo, but the negotiations still include the possibility of Botafogo players moving to the São Paulo club.
It is probable that Botafogo will acquire midfielder Pablo Maia as part of a package deal. The transfers are anticipated to be arranged as loans with fixed purchase values.
According to ESPN BR, Botafogo has made an offer for Pablo Maia, and a swap involving lateral Vitinho might happen. The player is also expected to receive a proposal from another big Brazilian club, and teams in Turkey and Germany are interested in him.
Botafogo and São Paulo are in discussions about a player exchange. Botafogo has made offers for 23-year-old Brazilian midfielder Pablo Maia and for defender Ferraresi, and the club also views midfielder Rodriguinho favorably. The negotiations could result in a swap or a monetary deal. As part of the talks, São Paulo is evaluating Botafogo players Vitinho, “Tucu” Correa, and Savarino. São Paulo's board suggested including Marlon Freitas, but according to ESPN, Botafogo has discarded this possibility. The two clubs are set to have a meeting on the upcoming Wednesday to further understand the framework of a potential deal. Maia, who has been capped once by Brazil, joined São Paulo in January 2022 and is under contract until December 2029. Transfermarkt estimates his market value to be €7.00m.
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