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Following the July 2024 deadline‑appearance controversy, Botafogo’s stalemate The contractual dispute over Botafogo midfielder Danilo persisted continues into late July 2026. The Botafogo and the player's representatives cite different release‑clause figures – the club continued points to reject Palmeiras’ €30‑35 million offer, insisting the player’s contract contains a €200 million release clause, million, while his representatives maintain its agents argue the clause is €20 million and blame million, alleging a clerical error. Botafogo’s SAF board and president João Paulo Magalhães Linse have publicly refused to sell, preferring to wait for European suitors such as Manchester United, Newcastle United or Zenit. Palmeiras’ €30‑35 million offer, insisting on a minimum €30 million fee. Palmeiras president Leila Pereira reiterated that maintains the Brazilian side had made a significant substantial financial effort to secure acquire Danilo. On 24 July 2026, The player posted that he does not wish to move to Russia and hopes Botafogo announced respects his decision, while interest from Manchester United, Newcastle United, Zenit St. Petersburg and other European clubs persists. In a separate transfer: deal, Botafogo secured a season‑long loan of striker Danilo Pereira from Rangers, with a conditional purchase option. The 27‑year‑old, formerly of a former Ajax, Feyenoord and the Netherlands youth teams, international, joins as the club’s sixth signing for the second half of the 2026 season, arriving after a spell at NEC Nijmegen and meant to replace replacing Chris Ramos, who was loaned to Real Oviedo. Ramos. The loan was confirmed during Botafogo’s runs until June 2027. On the pitch, Botafogo fielded Danilo in a 1‑0 win over Cruzeiro at the Mineirão, while a 0‑0 Serie A draw with Vitória, a match that attracted strong TV ratings. The club’s overall 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 constraints challenges remain severe, with an estimated R$2 billion debt, prompting continual activity in the driving continued scouting department activity and pursuit of other targets such as forward Kadir and midfielder Vítor Carvalho.