Patrick de Paula was on the verge of transferring to Benfica five years ago, although the move ultimately fell through. He continued his career in Brazil with Palmeiras and Botafogo, where he achieved significant success by winning three Copa Libertadores titles and a Recopa Sul-Americana. However, in the past three years, he has struggled to maintain his position in the team and is not included in Davide Ancelotti's current plans. Estoril is in discussions regarding a potential loan transfer for him. Since May, he has only made two appearances for Botafogo. All parties are interested in the loan deal, particularly because his contract, which expires in June 2026, allows him to sign with any club for free after that date. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is estimated at 4.00 million euros.