Coluna do Fla
·5 Mei 2026
European clubs join Flamengo in race for Botafogo star

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·5 Mei 2026

Botafogo is going through a financial crisis that has created the need to negotiate the sale of some players. Among the standouts is Danilo, who is of interest to Flamengo and five other teams in Europe. In addition, the defensive midfielder has a strong chance of playing in the World Cup, which could serve as a showcase.
Bayer Leverkusen (GER), Napoli (ITA), Zenit (RUS), Newcastle (ENG), and Atlético de Madrid (ESP) are the teams interested in Danilo. Therefore, the black-and-white club is demanding between 30 and 40 million euros (R$ 177 to 236 million). The information comes from ESPN.
The Most Beloved monitored its rival’s squad in January 2026. Thus, Flamengo’s board evaluated the player’s name, but did not make any official offer for the midfielder.
Danilo is Botafogo’s top scorer this season. In 16 matches played, the midfielder has seven goals and two assists. The defensive midfielder has four more goals than Arthur Cabral, Matheus Martins, and Alex Telles, all with five.
While the transfer window has not opened yet, Flamengo will face Independiente Medellín (COL) starting at 9:30 PM Brasília time this Thursday (07). The match will be played at Atanasio Girardot Stadium in the fourth round of Group A of the Libertadores.
So, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín through YouTube, the website, and social media. The broadcast, however, will be on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming).
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