Savarino to report late for Botafogo due to situation in Venezuela | OneFootball

Attacking midfielder Jefferson Savarino will miss Botafogo’s first days of preseason training for the 2026 season. The Venezuelan player was unable to leave his home country, where he spent his vacation, due to a situation of political and military instability. The information was initially reported by ge.

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Unexpected setback leaving Venezuela

Savarino was in Caracas with his family during the last days of his vacation. The capital, Caracas, and other Venezuelan cities were targeted by attacks from United States armed forces, which resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.

The Botafogo squad returns from vacation this Sunday. The first match of the season is scheduled for Thursday, the 15th, against Portuguesa, in the Campeonato Carioca.

After the end of the 2025 season, Savarino was the subject of several rumors about leaving Botafogo. Fluminense and São Paulo emerged as the main clubs interested in the Venezuelan midfielder, but so far, negotiations have not advanced.

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