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Botafogo transfers, finances, Danilo dispute

Entities: Abel Ferreira · Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas · Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras · Clube Atlético Mineiro · Danilo

Overview

The contractual dispute over Botafogo midfielder Danilo continues into late July 2026. Botafogo and the player's representatives cite different release‑clause figures – the club points to €200 million, while its agents argue the clause is €20 million, alleging a clerical error. Botafogo’s SAF board and president João Paulo Magalhães Linse have refused Palmeiras’ €30‑35 million offer, insisting on a minimum €30 million fee. Palmeiras president Leila Pereira maintains the Brazilian side made a substantial financial effort to acquire Danilo. The player posted that he does not wish to move to Russia and hopes Botafogo respects his decision, while interest from Manchester United, Newcastle United, Zenit St. Petersburg and other European clubs persists.

In a separate deal, Botafogo secured a season‑long loan of striker Danilo Pereira from Rangers, with a conditional purchase option. The 27‑year‑old, a former Ajax, Feyenoord and Netherlands youth international, joins as the sixth signing for the second half of the 2026 season, replacing Chris Ramos. The loan runs until June 2027.

On the pitch, Botafogo fielded Danilo in a 1‑0 win over Cruzeiro at the Mineirão, while a 0‑0 draw with Vitória highlighted the Pereira loan announcement. Palmeiras, after failing to sign Danilo, lost 2‑1 to Atlético‑MG, prompting coach Abel Ferreira to stress squad depth and focus on players already at the club.

Botafogo’s financial challenges remain severe, with an estimated R$2 billion debt, driving continued scouting activity and pursuit of targets such as forward Kadir and midfielder Vítor Carvalho.

Timeline

  1. about 15 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira stresses squad depth after Danilo deal fails

    Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira says the squad has enough quality and will focus on available players after a failed bid for Botafogo midfielder Danilo.

  2. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 22 sources
    Botafogo transfer saga sees Danilo dispute and Danilo Pereira loan

    Botafogo rejects Palmeiras' offer for midfielder Danilo amid contract clause dispute, while also loaning striker Danilo Pereira from Rangers until 2027.

  3. 9 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Botafogo holds Danilo amid uncertain future and transfer negotiations

    Botafogo trains midfielder Danilo as his future stays uncertain; Palmeiras and Zenit show interest while the club seeks a profitable transfer after his 26‑game, 11‑goal season.

  4. 11 days ago

    [SPORTS] 14 sources
    Palmeiras President Praises Flaco López’s World Cup Final Spot

    Palmeiras president Leila Pereira praised Flaco López’s World Cup final appearance as proof of the club’s excellence, while the team unveiled defender Alexander Barboza, signed for R$20 million after Botafogo’s

  5. 19 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Palmeiras bids up to €35 million for Botafogo midfielder Danilo

    Palmeiras has offered up to €35 million for Botafogo’s midfielder Danilo, including defender Naves in the deal, while Botafogo has yet to respond as the transfer window opens.

  6. 28 days ago

    [SPORTS] 10 sources
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  7. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Midfielder Danilo eyes European move as Botafogo weighs his future

    Botafogo’s Danilo, linked to European clubs, favors a move abroad while the financially strained club considers his sale for about €40 million.

Sources

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