Cruzeiro was interested in Vitinho. However, according to ESPN, Cruzeiro is no longer in contention for the player because Botafogo refuses to strengthen competitors.

ESPN BR reports that Cruzeiro is interested in signing Vitinho, but a transfer within Brazil is now unlikely because the player has already played in more than 12 games in the Brasileirão.

The Brazilian edition of ESPN reports that Botafogo's Brazilian right-back, Vitinho, is one of Zenit's priority targets for the summer transfer window and that negotiations between the parties are currently underway. However, the Saint Petersburg club has not yet made an official offer for the 26-year-old player. Palmeiras and Cruzeiro are also showing interest in Vitinho. The two-cap Brazil international is under contract until December 2029. His current market value is €8.00m, according to Transfermarkt. In January 2026, reports indicated Atlético Madrid was preparing a €10 million offer, while Botafogo's valuation for the player was said to be €15 million.