# Alex Telles contract renewal with Botafogo

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/alex-telles-contract-renewal-with-botafogo
> Updated: 2026-08-11T23:54:07.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Alex Telles, the captain and left-back for Botafogo, has officially renewed his contract with the club until December 2028. The extension adds two years to his previous agreement.

Since joining in 2024, Telles has been a key figure in the club’s successes, including titles in the Campeonato Brasileiro and the Copa Libertadores. The club has described him as an ‘idol’ due to his leadership and influence. Telles noted that this is the only renewal of his professional career, citing his sense of home, the treatment of his family, and a reciprocal responsibility to the supporters as primary reasons for staying.

The renewal aligns with the club’s strategic efforts to maintain its squad during an administrative transition involving the investment group GDA.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-11: Alex Telles renews contract with Botafogo until 2028

Botafogo captain Alex Telles has renewed his contract until 2028, citing his connection to the club, his family's well-being, and his responsibility to the fans as key reasons for staying.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alex-telles-renews-contract-with-botafogo-until-2028

### 2026-08-06: Botafogo renews contract with Alex Telles until 2028

Botafogo has extended the contract of captain and left-back Alex Telles until December 2028, following his key roles in winning the Copa Libertadores and Campeonato Brasileiro.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/botafogo-extends-alex-telles-contract-through-2028

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