# Football player transfers in Brazil and Portugal > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/football-player-transfers-in-brazil-and-portugal > Updated: 2026-09-09T01:47:52.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 3. During the recent transfer market window, several football clubs finalized player movements. Brazilian club Botafogo signed 25-year-old defender Arthur Chaves on loan from German side TSG 1899 Hoffenheim until 2027, a deal involving a 1.5 million euro loan fee and a potential 6 million euro purchase obligation. Upon his official presentation, Chaves, who previously played for Augsburg in the Bundesliga, expressed enthusiasm for the Rio de Janeiro club, citing its infrastructure and project strength. He noted that his experience facing high-level talent such as Harry Kane and Michael Olise prepared him for competitive challenges. Chaves joins the squad to compete for a starting position alongside players including Ferraresi, Lucas Monzón, and Justino. In Portugal, Estoril completed signings of Roko Jurisic, Nail Omerović, and Axel Camblané. Additionally, Académica signed Spanish right-back Xavi Grande on a contract lasting until 2028. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Botafogo signs defender Arthur Chaves on loan from Hoffenheim Botafogo has signed defender Arthur Chaves on loan from Hoffenheim until 2027. The former Bundesliga player joins the Brazilian club following successful stints in Germany. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/botafogo-signs-defender-arthur-chaves-on-loan-from-hoffenheim-1 ### 2026-09-03: Botafogo signs Arthur Chaves from Hoffenheim on loan Botafogo signs defender Arthur Chaves on loan from Hoffenheim, while Portuguese clubs Estoril and Académica announce multiple new signings including Roko Jurisic and Xavi Grande. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/botafogo-signs-defender-arthur-chaves-on-loan-from-hoffenheim ### 2026-09-02: Werder Bremen signs Brazilian defender Arthur on loan Werder Bremen has signed Brazilian right-back Arthur on loan from Bayer Leverkusen until the end of the season to bolster their Bundesliga squad. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/werder-bremen-signs-brazilian-defender-arthur-on-loan --- Cite as: Football player transfers in Brazil and Portugal. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/football-player-transfers-in-brazil-and-portugal