Players who moved from Botafogo to Fluminense this century | OneFootball

The negotiation involving Jefferson Savarino has reignited a rather uncommon discussion in Rio de Janeiro football: players who leave Botafogo to wear the Fluminense jersey. Despite the fierce rivalry, history records a few cases of direct transfers between the clubs over the past few years.

A survey conducted by the profile Fluminense Stuff on X (formerly Twitter) lists the most recent athletes who made the journey from General Severiano to Laranjeiras since 2007. If Savarino is officially confirmed, he will become the latest name in this short list.

Check out the chronological list:

2007 – Junior César

The left-back arrived at Fluminense after a stint at Botafogo and was an important piece in key campaigns for the Tricolor, including the runner-up finish in the 2008 Libertadores.

2008 – Dodô

A Rio football idol, the “Scorer of Beautiful Goals” switched from Botafogo to Fluminense in a move that generated major buzz at the time.

2009 – Diguinho

A defensive midfielder who left Botafogo and established himself at Fluminense, becoming a two-time Brazilian champion in 2010 and 2012.

2010 – André Lima and Thiaguinho

Both played for Botafogo before joining Fluminense. André Lima had a brief stint, while Thiaguinho was part of the squad that won the Brazilian championship that year.

2018 – Airton

A defensive midfielder who arrived after a spell at Botafogo and was part of the Tricolor squad that season, serving as an option in midfield.

2020 – Danilo Barcelos

The left-back terminated his contract with Botafogo and signed with Fluminense in the same year, strengthening the squad during the Brazilian Championship.

2024 – Gabriel Pires

The defensive midfielder left Botafogo and was signed by Fluminense for the following season, arriving with experience and international exposure.

2026 – Jefferson Savarino*

The latest chapter in the list. Brazilian and Libertadores champion with Botafogo in 2024, the Venezuelan is on the verge of being confirmed as a Fluminense signing, in a deal that also involves midfielder Wallace Davi and financial compensation.

If officially confirmed, Savarino’s arrival will go down in recent history as one of the most symbolic, not only because of the rival involved, but also due to his technical quality and the player’s current status in Brazilian football.

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