Ahead of Palmeiras, Alexander Barboza hits back at Botafogo fans | OneFootball

Palmeiras is close to signing Botafogo center-back Alexander Barboza. Verdão has been looking for a defender since the start of the Botafogo.com.br season.

Criticism from Botafogo fans

The Rio de Janeiro club drew 2-2 last Saturday (25) in the Brazilian Championship, and Barboza was criticized by Botafogo fans for his performance.

The center-back responded on social media, claiming that he will remain committed to Botafogo.

Deal advanced with Palmeiras

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that Verdão is in advanced negotiations to sign 31-year-old Alexander Barboza, who belongs to Botafogo. Alviverde, which will pay around R$ 20 million, sees it as a market opportunity.

Palmeiras and the Rio de Janeiro club have everything aligned for a transfer in the next transfer window. Barboza had a contract with the Rio de Janeiro side until the end of 2026 and, so as not to lose the player for free, they agreed to let him join Verdão.

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