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Botafogo intend to sell Danilo, who has drawn interest from Palmeiras, Flamengo and European clubs

The race for Danilo of Botafogo is getting more and more heated. That is because, this Friday (22), Zenit (RUS) set the amount it intends to pay for the midfielder, who has already turned down the approach. As a result, the defensive midfielder remains on the radar of Flamengo and Palmeiras.

In an attempt to beat out the São Paulo side, the Russians signaled their intention to pay 35 million euros (around R$ 204 million) to Botafogo. However, the player has no interest in playing in Russia. The information comes from journalist Venê Casagrande.

So, where will Danilo go?

Botafogo have removed the defensive midfielder from matches, which makes his staying seem unlikely. At the moment, Palmeiras are the club closest to signing him, even with interest from Flamengo.

The club that developed the youngster will only lose the player if a major European team submits an offer after the World Cup. The black-and-white club’s board believes that playing in the World Cup could raise the midfielder’s value to 40 million euros (around R$ 233 million).

Why aren’t Flamengo joining the race?

The amount is beyond what the Rubro-Negro side intend to pay for a midfielder, a position that is not a priority. Among the club’s other targets is forward Luiz Henrique, from Zenit, who has also been called up.

Why do Botafogo want to sell Danilo?

Danilo has been Botafogo’s standout player in the 2026 season, with nine goals and two assists in 21 matches. Flamengo’s rival, however, are facing a financial crisis that could be eased by the sale of the highly valued player.

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