Botafogo eyeing arrival of the ‘new Montoro’ | OneFootball

After securing the signing of the young Álvaro Montoro, one of the team's standouts this year, Botafogo now has its sights set on another gem from Vélez Sarsfield. This time, it’s the striker Maher Carrizo, who is only 19 years old.

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A regular fixture in call-ups for Argentina’s youth national teams, Maher Carrizo has been considered the main jewel of Vélez’s youth academy since Montoro’s departure to Botafogo.

Glorioso is considering paying 10 million euros (over R$ 60 million) to Vélez Sarsfield for the player’s transfer. However, the matter is still in the early stages of negotiation.

Maher Carrizo has played 36 matches for Vélez Sarsfield and has already scored ten goals. In addition to playing on the right wing, his main position, he also plays as a false 9, acting as a center forward.

Botafogo wants to finalize most of its squad before the start of the season. On vacation since the end of their participation in the Brazilian Championship, the players will return to training in January. This month, both the Campeonato Carioca and the Brazilian Championship will kick off.

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