With Europe preferred, Palmeiras keep in touch with Danilo's camp | OneFootball

Developed in Palmeiras’ youth academy, midfielder Danilo has been one of the standout players of the 2026 season wearing Botafogo’s shirt and is expected to be called up by the Brazilian National Team for the World Cup next Monday (18).

With 12 matches in the Brazilian Championship, the player was left out of the Rio club’s clash against Corinthians this Sunday (17). If he had completed 13 appearances, he would not be able to play for another team in the national competition in the event of a transfer.

Palmeiras interest

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that Palmeiras is in talks with Danilo’s representatives, signaling interest in bringing the player back. However, Verdão has not resumed negotiations with Botafogo in an attempt to move forward with the signing.

The midfielder’s wish is a transfer to European football, to a club capable of competing for titles. Despite that intention, there is no guarantee that an offer will arrive at the figures desired — around 30 million euros — by the Rio club.

Because of this, reaching the Brazilian Championship match limit would close off one possible avenue for a transfer. Amid a major crisis, Danilo is seen as a major business opportunity for Botafogo financially.

Flamengo is also monitoring the Botafogo midfielder’s situation and has not ruled out making an offer.

Verdão’s next match

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