# Botafogo football transfer activity

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/botafogo-football-transfer-activity
> Updated: 2026-09-10T14:52:48.000Z. Sources: 37. Developments: 3.

Botafogo is actively pursuing several players to strengthen its squad. The club has expressed interest in Fabricio Pérez, a 20-year-old attacker from the Estudiantes de La Plata academy. Pérez is seeking more playing time, and a move to the Brasileirão could provide the continuity he has lacked during the Torneo Clausura. The club is considering a one-year loan deal for the player that would include a purchase option.

Simultaneously, the club has officially announced the signing of 33-year-old Moroccan attacker Hakim Ziyech. Having recently rescinded his contract with Wydad Casablanca—where he recorded nine goals and two assists in 16 matches—Ziyech arrived in Rio de Janeiro to undergo medical examinations. He has signed a contract through December 2028 and will wear the number 22 shirt.

Upon his arrival, Ziyech was met by fans and club officials, including technical director Léo Coelho. Despite reports of a disorganized arrival involving delays and friction between fan groups and the press, the former Ajax, Chelsea, and Galatasaray player expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “I am very excited. It is my first time here... It is the number 1 country for football.” 

Due to a recent injury, the technical staff plans to have Ziyech undergo approximately two weeks of specific treatment and training to regain match fitness before he is ready for competitive play. His signing marks Botafogo’s eighth acquisition during the current transfer window and is viewed as a major reinforcement intended to bolster the offensive sector for the remainder of the Brazilian Championship.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Botafogo signs Moroccan star Hakim Ziyech until 2028

Botafogo has officially signed Moroccan star Hakim Ziyech on a free transfer. The former Chelsea and Ajax player has committed to the Brazilian club with a contract running until the end of 2028.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/botafogo-signs-moroccan-attacker-hakim-ziyech-until-2028

### 2026-09-08: Hakim Ziyech signs with Botafogo through 2028

Botafogo has signed Moroccan winger Hakim Ziyech on a contract through 2028. The former Chelsea and Ajax player arrives in Rio de Janeiro as a free agent to bolster the club's attack.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/botafogo-nears-hakim-ziyech-signing-and-pursues-fabricio-prez

### 2026-09-07: Botafogo interested in Estudiantes youth player Fabricio Pérez

Brazilian club Botafogo is interested in signing Estudiantes youth player Fabricio Pérez on a one-year loan with an option to buy.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/botafogo-interested-in-estudiantes-youth-player-fabricio-prez

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