Defender Ythallo has signed for Botafogo from Toronto at no cost, according to Globo.com. Botafogo registered the player's arrival on Monday afternoon, and he may make his debut on Thursday against Fluminense.

Botafogo has signed 21-year-old Brazilian centre-back Ythallo, a player who developed at São Paulo and was playing for Toronto B in the MLS Next Pro. Considered a significant prospect in São Paulo's academy with experience in Brazil's youth national teams, the signing is considered by Botafogo's scouting department to be based on his youth and potential. Lance first published the news. Ythallo will sign a two-season contract. The deal is set to include a productivity clause, making his salary variable based on achieving stipulated goals.