Botafogo sign Cauã Machado to a professional contract | OneFootball

This Monday (3), Botafogo officially signed the first professional contract of 16-year-old forward Cauã Machado, through 2029. At Glorioso since he was 7, Cauã has collected titles, awards, and call-ups to Brazil’s youth national teams. The Cria do Fogão was an international champion, earning MVP honors in the tournament, and a South American champion with the Brazil U-15 team, and will continue his all-around development with the Jewels of the Neighborhood.

Alongside Youth Football Director Augusto Oliveira, Cauã Machado signed the new contract at Nilton Santos Stadium. Together with his family and representatives, the forward celebrated the new deal with Glorioso.

"Botafogo is my home! I arrived here when I was 7 years old, and I’m very grateful for everything I’ve experienced here. I’m very happy about this new chapter; it’s the realization of a dream. I hope to keep developing and bringing a lot of joy to Glorioso. I thank everyone who has been by my side, and I will continue honoring the Glorious Jersey," he concluded.

"Celebrating a professional contract with Cauã reflects what Botafogo believes about training, talent development, and valuing its youth players. This step confirms the potential of a young player who has been at the club for 9 years, showing continuous progress. His recent call-up to Brazil’s youth national team confirms that path," said Augusto Oliveira.

Full name: Cauã Machado Dias Age: 16 years old (01/21/2010)

Height: 1.69 m Preferred foot: Right  At Botafogo since 2017

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