Barboza registered in CBF BID; see when he can debut for Palmeiras | OneFootball

Palmeiras announced last month the signing of center-back Alexander Barboza from Botafogo. The 31-year-old player signed a contract until December 2028 and will cost around €4 million to the Verdão.

This Thursday (16), the player was registered in the CBF’s BID and is cleared to play for the Greatest Champion of Brazil. The Argentine has already been training with Abel Ferreira’s squad after going through a load management period at Palmeiras.

Now cleared, the Argentine defender could already take the field next Wednesday (22), at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), when Verdão faces Coritiba away from home.

Early move and reinforcement for the defense

Palmeiras had already been in talks with Alexander Barboza for the defender to arrive on a free transfer at the end of his contract with Botafogo. However, the possibility of bringing the deal forward gained momentum in recent weeks, and Verdão stepped up negotiations to have the center-back in this transfer window.

Botafogo initially resisted losing one of the team’s starters, but talks progressed after Palmeiras offered financial compensation to release the player before the end of his contract. With the agreement between the clubs on track, Alviverde was free to finalize the remaining details with the player’s representatives.

With the deal completed, Alexander Barboza arrives at Palmeiras to strengthen a position considered a priority by Abel Ferreira’s coaching staff. The defender joins after establishing himself as an important player for Botafogo, where he put together strong performances and caught Verdão’s attention for his leadership, consistency, and quality in playing out from the back.

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