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On Flamengo’s radar for the second half of the season, Danilo was ultimately left out of Botafogo’s match

In the 2026 Brazilian Championship, any player who reaches 13 matches can no longer play in the competition for another team. This Sunday (17), Danilo of Botafogo had been included in the squad for the match against Corinthians, but was removed at the last minute, as he already has 12 appearances in the Brasileirão. Flamengo dreams of signing the defensive midfielder.

Botafogo did not go into detail about the situation and only said that Danilo was left out for “personal reasons.” In Brazil, Flamengo and Palmeiras both dream of signing the player. In addition, the midfielder is waiting for offers from Europe after the World Cup.

Danilo is on coach Carlo Ancelotti’s preliminary Brazil squad list and is favored to appear in the final list of 26 players called up for the World Cup. On the other hand, Botafogo is going through a serious financial crisis and is expected to sell its key players after the Club World Cup.

SO, A PRECAUTIONARY MOVE?

On social media, Botafogo fans criticized the situation involving Danilo. Some Botafogo supporters claim the player asked not to be included in the squad out of fear of suffering an injury on the synthetic pitch at Nilton Santos Stadium, which would rule him out of the World Cup.

Signed in July last year, Danilo is under contract with Botafogo until July 2029. The rival club paid 22 million euros (R$ 142 million at the time) for the player, who was at Nottingham Forest (ENG). However, amid a serious financial crisis and issues involving the SAF and John Textor, the club from General Severiano is unlikely to keep its main pieces in the squad.

WHAT MOVES HAS FLAMENGO ALREADY MADE FOR DANILO, AFTER ALL?

Flamengo’s current board has already contacted Danilo’s camp, asking about the midfielder’s plans for the future. The player replied that Europe is the priority. If no offer comes in, staying in the Brazilian market will be considered. Palmeiras, the club where the player began his career, is expected to push hard in the race.

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