Botafogo sign Cauã Machado on a professional deal | OneFootball

This Monday (3), Botafogo made official the signing of the first professional contract of Cauã Machado, a 16-year-old forward, through 2029. At Glorioso since he was 7, Cauã has already collected titles, awards, and call-ups to Brazil’s youth national teams. A Cria do Fogão, he was an international champion and MVP of the tournament, as well as a South American champion with Brazil’s U-15 national team, and will continue his all-around development with the Joias do Bairro.

Alongside Youth Football Director Augusto Oliveira, Cauã Machado signed the new contract at Nilton Santos Stadium. With his family and representatives present, the forward celebrated the new deal with Glorioso.

"Botafogo is my home! I arrived here when I was 7 years old and I am very grateful for everything I have experienced here. I am very happy about this new chapter; it is a dream come true. I hope to keep developing and bringing a lot of joy to Glorioso. I thank everyone who has stood by my side, and I will continue honoring the Glorious Shirt," he concluded.

"Celebrating a professional contract with Cauã reflects what Botafogo believes about education, talent development, and valuing its youth players. This step confirms the potential of a young player who has been at the club for 9 years and has shown continuous improvement. His recent call-up to Brazil’s youth national team confirms this path," said Augusto Oliveira.

Full name: Cauã Machado Dias Age: 16 years old (01/21/2010)

Height: 1.69 m Preferred foot: Right  At Botafogo since 2017

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