Flamengo move? Danilo wants out of Botafogo after World Cup amid ‘chaos’ | OneFootball

Botafogo is facing a critical financial situation in 2026

A rival of Flamengo, Botafogo is going through a complicated period in the 2026 season. That is because, in addition to being eliminated in the Libertadores qualifiers, the Rio de Janeiro club is also experiencing a financial crisis. It is no surprise, then, that Danilo’s representatives want to take the defensive midfielder away from John Textor’s club.

According to ‘ESPN’, Danilo’s camp wants to negotiate the player’s transfer after the World Cup. After all, his representatives believe Botafogo does not offer stability for the midfielder due to the financial crisis and delayed payments. The Rio club, however, will play hardball and demand a high fee to sell the midfielder.

Are Botafogo players behind on payments?

Yes! In the middle of its 2026 schedule, Botafogo has delayed players’ image rights payments for the second straight month, in addition to FGTS payments. That means if the Rio club goes three months without paying, the players can terminate their contracts for free through the courts.

Has Flamengo already tried to sign Danilo?

Amid Botafogo’s financial crisis, Flamengo kept tabs on the rival squad in January 2026. As a result, the red-and-black board viewed Danilo favorably. However, the Most Beloved did not make any official offer to sign the defensive midfielder.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Meanwhile, Flamengo continues preparing to face Red Bull Bragantino this Thursday (02), after the FIFA international break. On that occasion, the ball starts rolling at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Estádio Cicero de Souza Marques, in the ninth round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Bragantino through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão clash.

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