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Matheus Martins' Dynamo Moscow transfer negotiations stall with Botafogo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 12:51 AM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Matheus Martins' Dynamo Moscow transfer negotiations stall with Botafogo

Summary

Matheus Martins' proposed transfer from Botafogo to Dynamo Moscow has encountered complications due to salary concerns. The Russian club offered 7 million euros, but Martins countered, seeking a higher wage than his current deal with Botafogo. Botafogo is currently in 11th place in the Brasileirão and is undergoing management changes following John Textor’s departure. With Tiquinho Soares returning to the club and Santi Rodríguez potentially moving to MLS, the team is focused on rebuilding. A resolution on Martins' contract is pending negotiation outcomes.

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Key Details

•Botafogo eliminated from Copa do Brasil and Conmebol Sudamericana
•Club ranked 11th in the Brasileirão with 30 points
•Negotiations with Dynamo Moscow stalled over salary issues
•Martins received a 7 million euro offer from the Russian club
•Tiquinho Soares set to return to Botafogo

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12:51 AMYahoo Sports — 🛒 Matheus Martins 'holds up' Botafogo exit to Russian club: why

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Eliminated from the Copa do Brasil and the Conmebol Sudamericana, Botafogo is focusing its efforts on the Brasileirão, where it sits in 11th place with 30 points.Off the field, Glorioso is looking fo...
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