Botafogo turn down Palmeiras’ first bid for Danilo, see the figures | OneFootball

Botafogo turn down Palmeiras’ first bid for Danilo, see the figures | OneFootball

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·4 February 2026

Botafogo turn down Palmeiras’ first bid for Danilo, see the figures

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Palmeiras continues to work in the transfer market to strengthen the squad. The Verdão aims to sign a defender, a midfielder, and a defensive midfielder before the transfer window closes.

First bid rejected for Cria

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that the Alviverde made an offer of 8 million (about R$ 50 million at the current exchange rate) for 50% of the rights to Danilo, who was developed in the club's youth system and is currently at Botafogo.


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The Rio de Janeiro club rejected the bid, but Palmeiras is working on a new offer to advance the negotiations.

To release Danilo, Botafogo desires amounts close to € 20 million (about R$ 123 million at the current exchange rate). The information about the interest was first reported by Globo Esporte.

Palmeiras' Cria

Developed in Palmeiras' youth system, the defensive midfielder Danilo was a multi-champion with the club and was sold to Nottingham Forest in January 2023 for about € 18 million (about R$ 100 million at the exchange rate at the time).

For Verdão, the player appeared in 141 matches, scoring 12 goals and winning six titles, including two Libertadores, one Brazilian Championship, one Paulista Championship, one South American Recopa, and one Copa do Brasil.

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