Botafogo reach agreement to extend Alexander Barboza’s contract

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·23 janvier 2026

Botafogo reach agreement to extend Alexander Barboza’s contract

Botafogo has taken an important step to keep a key player in its squad. According to journalist Venê Casagrande, the management of the Rio de Janeiro team has reached a verbal agreement to renew the contract of defender Alexander Barboza.

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The contract will be extended for three seasons. The player's representative is expected in Rio de Janeiro next week to finalize the last details of the agreement.

A leader in defense, Alexander Barboza joined Botafogo in 2024 and was one of the standouts in the team's Brasileirão and Copa Libertadores titles.

This year, he has played in only one match, the recent victory against Volta Redonda.

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