According to the Brazilian edition of ESPN, Botafogo's Brazilian right-back Vitinho is a priority target for Zenit for the summer transfer window. The same source indicates that negotiations between the parties are ongoing, although the St. Petersburg club has not yet made an official transfer offer for the 26-year-old footballer. It is also reported that Palmeiras and Cruzeiro have an interest in the player. The two-cap Brazil international's contract with Botafogo is valid until the end of 2029, and Transfermarkt estimates his current market value at €8.00m. In the winter of 2025-26, reports suggested Botafogo's asking price was €15 million, while Atlético Madrid was said to be preparing a €10 million offer at the time.