São Paulo and Botafogo progress in player swap, Ferraresi leading the talks | OneFootball

São Paulo and Botafogo have made progress in recent weeks in talks regarding a player exchange deal. Given the financial limitations faced by both clubs, the operation is being structured without the inclusion of cash, with the alternative of loans and pre-defined purchase options in the contract. The information comes from GE.

The São Paulo club is taking a cautious approach in the market and is keeping its list of targeted players confidential, mainly due to interest from other teams. Even so, behind the scenes, names such as right-back Vitinho, midfielder Savarino, and forward Joaquín Correa are highly regarded by São Paulo’s management.

On Botafogo’s side, the tendency is to receive a package of players from São Paulo. Defender Nahuel Ferraresi, midfielder Pablo Maia, and attacking midfielder Rodriguinho have been put on the table in negotiations and could strengthen the Rio de Janeiro club for the next season. Among them, Ferraresi is the closest to having his transfer finalized.

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Ferraresi’s Situation

The 27-year-old Venezuelan defender has already agreed on salary terms and contractual clauses with Botafogo, with only final adjustments between the clubs remaining for the deal to be completed. Ferraresi is under contract with São Paulo until December 2027 and primarily plays on the right side of defense, although he has also been used as a right-back during his time at Morumbi.

In 2025, the defender gained even more visibility due to his performances with the Venezuelan national team. For São Paulo, he played 48 matches during the season, contributing four assists.

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Pablo Maia and Rodriguinho also appear in the negotiations

Pablo Maia is also part of the discussions. A product of Cotia, the midfielder is seen as a player with great potential, but his performance has been affected by injuries over the last two seasons. Even so, he has already attracted interest from European clubs in previous transfer windows, although there have been no official offers so far.

Rodriguinho, meanwhile, played in 28 matches for São Paulo’s first team in 2025 and is considered a valuable asset within the squad.

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