Botafogo sign youth deal with Guilherme Risso, U15 full-back | OneFootball

Aiming to develop and enhance the value of its athletes, Botafogo signed a youth training contract with 14-year-old right-back Guilherme Risso. At the Club since 2022, the “Joia do Bairro” standout has distinguished himself through his commitment and leadership on and off the pitch, making him a key player in the black-and-white squad.

Alongside Augusto Oliveira, Director of Youth Football, Risso was at Nilton Santos Stadium with his family and representatives to formalize the new contract. The black-and-white defender won the Copa Fictor Under-15 Silver Series, beating Santos in the final of the tournament held in São Paulo at the beginning of the year.

Guilherme Risso highlighted the importance of the new contract and thanked the club for the opportunity.

I’m very happy to have signed my first youth training contract, something I set as a goal for my career this year. I will keep dedicating myself every day, giving my all to continue wearing the Glorious Jersey with great pride. I’m grateful for the trust and opportunity the team has always placed in me! I see this new stage as a great opportunity for growth, learning, and development, both on and off the pitch, always striving to improve and to honor Botafogo’s colors with great pride and responsibility", he concluded.

Full name: Guilherme Teixeira Risso Age: 14 years old (10/28/2011)

Height: 172 cm Preferred foot: Right

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