Corinthians open talks for Botafogo goalkeeper as they seek backup | OneFootball

Corinthians remains active in the market searching for a backup goalkeeper after João Ricardo failed his medical exams due to a shoulder injury he suffered while still at Fortaleza in 2025. The latest name linked to Timão is goalkeeper Neto, who recently lost his starting position at Botafogo to Léo Linck.

The information about the talks was initially reported by journalist Venê Casagrande and confirmed by Central do Timão. At 36 years old, Neto is going through a delicate phase in his career, facing criticism at Botafogo after mistakes in the preliminary round of the Libertadores and, especially, in the team's elimination from the Campeonato Carioca against Flamengo, when he made an error coming off his line.

Photo: Vitor Silva/Botafogo

This season, the goalkeeper has started in five matches, conceding eight goals during that period. Neto is under contract with the Rio de Janeiro club until the middle of the 2027 season, meaning he has one year and three months left on his deal, and could be loaned to Timão.

According to an investigation by Central do Timão, the talks are still at an early stage, with Corinthians seeking to understand the details of the deal and the possible loan models that could be accepted by Botafogo. Sources close to the player told the outlet that, so far, no official offer has been made.

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