Botafogo bank on ‘unusual’ situation to sell Danilo to Flamengo | OneFootball

Botafogo tries to raise as much money as possible from Danilo’s sale

Flamengo remains interested in signing midfielder Danilo, from Botafogo and the Brazilian National Team. Therefore, the General Severiano side is betting on the midfielder being called up for the World Cup in order to sell him for a record fee.

This is because Botafogo believes that a Danilo call-up to the Brazilian National Team for the World Cup would increase the midfielder’s market value. As a result, there would be a better chance of negotiating the player for 40 million euros (R$ 234.3 million at the current exchange rate).

Danilo was the most expensive signing in Botafogo’s history, having been bought last season for 22 million euros (R$ 142 million at the exchange rate at the time). Now, the club is trying to double that amount to help its finances.

DOES FLAMENGO HAVE COMPETITION FOR DANILO?

Besides Flamengo, other clubs are also keeping an eye on signing Danilo from Botafogo. Palmeiras, a domestic rival, is one of the interested clubs. Finally, Fulham (ENG) and Zenit (RUS) are also monitoring the situation. However, there is still no official offer.

WHAT IS DANILO’S SITUATION?

Danilo is highly valued on the market due to the recent context. The player has played 20 matches in 2026, scoring nine goals and providing three assists for his teammates. In addition, he was called up to the Brazilian National Team for the March friendlies.

Therefore, the Botafogo player is expected to be on the final World Cup squad list. That is because the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has scheduled the announcement of the names for May 18, at an event at the Museum of Tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

While the transfer window has not yet opened, Flamengo remains focused on its upcoming commitments this season. The Rubro-Negro will face Vasco on Sunday (03), at 4:00 PM (Brasília time), at the Maracanã, in a match valid for the 14th round of the Brazilian Championship.

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