Official statement | OneFootball

Botafogo SAF informs that the transfer ban related to case FDD-27222, involving Atlanta United, has been officially suspended by FIFA. The other cases remain under review, and the Club awaits the outcome.

The decision represents an important acknowledgment of the compatibility between the international regulatory system of football and the particularities of the Brazilian legal system. Botafogo thanks FIFA for its understanding and institutional dialogue, which made it possible to recognize the restrictions imposed by the court decisions currently in force in Brazil, ensuring respect for due process of law.

The Club also records its thanks and recognition to the legal team that conducted this work with competence, dedication, and responsibility, acting in a technical and tireless manner to achieve this result.

Botafogo, in the context of the Judicial Reorganization process of which it is a part as an SAF, reiterates that it will fully comply with the agreements to be entered into under the creditors’ plan, always in line with the determinations of the Brazilian courts.

FIFA’s decision symbolizes the beginning of a new phase in the management of Botafogo SAF, guided by institutional responsibility and financial sustainability. This new moment for the SAF reflects the commitment to restoring the Club’s credibility and adopting new governance practices that ensure stability and confidence for athletes, staff, partners, creditors, and the entire black-and-white fanbase.

The SAF continues working to build a solid, responsible future worthy of its history.

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