Thiago Almada (Botafogo > Atlético Madrid)
July 2025
Atlético Madrid have reached an agreement with Botafogo to sign Argentina international Thiago Almada for €15–20m. The move awaits a medical and contract signing in the coming days.
Almada impressed on loan at Lyon and previously set the MLS record transfer fee. His arrival may replace Rodrigo De Paul, who is in talks for a move to Inter Miami this summer.
Igor Jesus, Cuiabano, Jair Cunha (Botafogo)
May 2025
Nottingham Forest are negotiating with Botafogo to sign striker Igor Jesus, left-back Cuiabano, and centre-back Jair Cunha. All three players are seen as key targets in Forest’s squad rebuild.
Talks are progressing well. Jesus, 24, is highly rated in South America; Cuiabano, 22, recently joined from Gremio; and Cunha is a Brazil U20 international. Forest aim to strengthen multiple positions this summer.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)
May 2025
Botafogo coach Renato Paiva addressed reports linking Cristiano Ronaldo with a surprise move to the Brazilian club ahead of the Club World Cup, calling him “a goal-scoring machine” and saying “you can’t say no” to such a star.
Paiva laughed off the speculation but admitted Ronaldo would fit into Botafogo’s attack. The coach hinted the final call lies with club owner John Textor. Ronaldo’s deal with Al Nassr ends June 30.