According to information published by the Globo Esporte portal, Botafogo is still in the running to sign 25-year-old right-back Vitinho, who currently plays for Burnley.
Despite the Brazilian club’s interest, the English team remains firm in its stance and demands 12 million euros (around R$ 73 million at the current exchange rate) for the player, a sum that many consider high for the position.
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Vitinho wants to play for Fogão
However, Vitinho’s desire to play for Botafogo and stand out on the national stage, with the possibility of being called up for the Brazilian national team, offers a glimmer of hope.
According to the website ge.com, the player has already agreed to terms with Glorioso and is now working to convince Burnley to accept the proposal. Botafogo made an offer of 8 million euros (R$ 49 million), plus 2 million euros in bonuses, totaling 10 million euros.
Botafogo keeping an eye on other options
Meanwhile, the alvinegra board continues to monitor other options but sees Vitinho as a priority. With the transfer window closing next Monday, September 2, the club is in a waiting mode, focused on finalizing the negotiation. In addition to Vitinho, Botafogo is also looking to strengthen its squad with a defender for the quarter-finals of the Conmebol Libertadores.
