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This Wednesday (15), Glorioso finalized the contract renewal of Herick, a 17-year-old center back, extending his deal until May 2030. Herick plays for Glorioso’s U-17 team and was brought into the first team by coach Franclim Carvalho during preparations for the remainder of the 2026 season.

At the Club since 2021, Herick won the U-17 Carioca Championship last season at the age of 16, playing a part in the title-winning campaign. The Jewel of the Neighborhood has been standing out and earning praise from his teammates during training in this mid-season period.

"I’m very happy for the trust placed in me and to be able to take another big step. I’m very motivated to keep developing here at Botafogo and honoring the Glorious Jersey. This moment is the result of a lot of commitment, teamwork, and dedication. I thank God, everyone in my family, my teammates, the coaching staff, and my team, who made it possible for me to experience this here at Botafogo," the center back said.

Full name: Herick Garcia da Silva Neves Age: 17 years old (03/02/2009) Position: Center back Preferred foot: Left

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