After Benfica farewell, Arthur Cabral could be packing his bags | OneFootball

The future of Arthur Cabral is unlikely to continue with Botafogo. According to reports, the Brazilian forward, who did not impress at Benfica, may be close to leaving Brazil and, as it seems, is expected to head to Middle Eastern football.

According to data revealed by Globo Esporte, Al Wasl, where Portuguese players Pedro Malheiro and Serginho Andrade play, has made a convincing offer to the Botafogo management, and the same source stated that the Brazilian striker has everything lined up to move to the United Arab Emirates.

If this deal goes through, Benfica may receive some additional financial gain, as in the transfer agreement with Botafogo, the red and white SAD retained 10% of a future sale. Arthur Cabral moved to Rio de Janeiro for 12 million euros, with an additional 3 million euros in variables.

Despite not impressing at Botafogo, the Brazilian press assured that the arrival of Martín Anselmi, former Porto coach, would give new encouragement to the Brazilian striker. However, after being linked to Torino — which is trying to sign Rafael Obrador — the future seems to lie in the Middle East.

In the 2025 season, wearing the Botafogo jersey, Arthur Cabral — valued at 9 million euros — played a total of 28 official matches for the Carioca club: 21 in the Brasileirão, three in the Copa do Brasil, two in the Club World Cup, and two in the Copa Libertadores. In the 1,854 minutes he was on the field, he recorded five goals and two assists.

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