Botafogo is in the late stages of negotiations with Columbus Crew for the permanent sale of Uruguayan midfielder Santiago Rodríguez. The 26-year-old has already reached an agreement on personal terms for a long-term contract, while the clubs discuss the final details of a significant but undisclosed fee. If the transfer is completed, it would be a return to the league for Rodríguez, who Botafogo signed from New York City FC in February 2025.