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Botafogo rejects Palmeiras bid for Danilo, seeks higher transfer fee

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 5:20 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Botafogo rejects Palmeiras bid for Danilo, seeks higher transfer fee

Summary

Botafogo denied a €28 million offer from Palmeiras for midfielder Danilo. After a meeting with Danilo's representatives, the club expressed a desire to negotiate a transfer only for amounts between €35 and €40 million, preferably to European teams. Palmeiras indicated willingness to increase the offer, but Botafogo remains firm in their valuation. Zenit from Russia expressed interest but was rejected by Danilo. He is expected to participate in the upcoming match against Vitória, which would prevent any transfer within the domestic league this season.

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Key Details

•Botafogo rejected €28 million Palmeiras bid for Danilo.
•Club values Danilo between €35 and €40 million.
•Zenit also showed interest but was declined by the player.
•Danilo's participation against Vitória could block further transfers.
•Palmeiras might raise their offer in response.

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5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Botafogo turn down Palmeiras bid for Danilo

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Botafogo turned down the 28 million euro offer (approximately R$160 million) made by Palmeiras to sign defensive midfielder Danilo, according to ge.The decision to keep the player was made after a mee...
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