Botafogo sets Danilo Santos' price tag

The Brazilian midfielder wants to move to Europe, several clubs ready to make a move.

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Danilo Santos is undoubtedly one of the Brazilian names to watch this summer. Under contract with Botafogo, the midfielder is eager to leave Brazil for a major European league.

At 25, he believes the time is right to take the next step. His consistent performances have convinced several scouts, and the upcoming World Cup could further boost his value. Botafogo has no intention of letting their star go on the cheap. The club is demanding around €40 million to open the door to a transfer.

One to Watch: Danilo Santos
Age: 25
Position(s): CM
Club: Botafogo 🇧🇷

I nearly went for Neymar here, due to the narrative around him, but given his profile, I just couldn’t

Instead I’ve gone for former Forest man Danilo, who has rebuilt his career in Brazil. 2 goals in 3 caps pic.twitter.com/1wtdNwk1GT
— tomhwilliams23 (@tomhwilliams23) June 7, 2026

In Europe, several clubs have already shown interest: Arsenal, Manchester United, Barcelona, AC Milan, as well as SL Benfica and AS Monaco. The Brazilian is said to favor a competitive Champions League project over a purely financial challenge. This summer transfer window is shaping up to be decisive for his future.

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