Fluminense announce signing of Savarino, former Botafogo player | OneFootball

Fluminense announced this Thursday the signing of Venezuelan Jefferson Savarino, who was previously at Botafogo. The attacking midfielder has already reported to the Carlos Castilho Training Center, undergone medical exams, and signed a contract valid until the end of 2029.

“I am very happy. For me, it will be very important to be myself here at Fluminense, enjoying being on the field, at Maracanã, where I have played many times, but now as my home. It will be very special and important in my career,” said the player.

Revealed by Zulia, from Venezuela, Savarino also played in the MLS before arriving in Brazilian football in 2020, when he played for Atlético-MG. After another stint in the United States, the player returned to Brazil to play for Botafogo in 2024.

“I am a player who really likes to compete. That’s why I accepted Fluminense’s project. I score goals, provide assists, so on the field I will always try to deliver that. Fluminense fans can expect that from me, that on the field I will always give my best,” he said.

Turbulent moment for the rival

The departure of the Botafogo idol comes amid a scenario of political and financial crisis at the club managed by John Textor. Botafogo is facing a transfer ban imposed by FIFA and has been negotiating important members of the squad as a way to balance the finances.

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