Botafogo delays 2nd month of wages, close to losing players for free | OneFootball

Why could Botafogo lose players for free?

Botafogo are going through a delicate spell in the 2026 season. Amid a lack of financial resources, Flamengo’s rival could lose players for free starting in April.

According to O Globo, Botafogo have delayed players’ image rights payments for the second straight month, in addition to FGTS payments. Therefore, if the club goes three months without paying, the players can terminate their contracts for free through the courts.

At the moment, Botafogo are also in a difficult situation on the pitch. Last Sunday (29), Flamengo’s rivals were thrashed 4-1 by Athletico-PR at Arena Baixada in a rescheduled match from the fifth round of the Brasileirão.

What about Flamengo?

Flamengo, unlike Botafogo, pay players’ salaries and image rights on time. Therefore, the Rubro-Negro giants do not need to worry about losing players for free through the courts.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Flamengo’s sole focus is the match against Red Bull Bragantino on Thursday (02) in Bragança Paulista, for the ninth round of the Brazilian Championship. The match is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), with live coverage on free-to-air TV by Rede Globo and on pay-per-view via Premiere.

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