Botafogo close to selling Cuiabano to English club

Another Botafogo player is on his way to English football. Left-back Cuiabano is close to negotiating a move to play in England, just like goalkeeper John, to defend Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. The information was reported by journalist Matheus Medeiros and confirmed by Lance!. Now, according to the report, it depends on the player’s acceptance. In the first attempt by the English club for Cuiabano, the defender rejected and chose to stay in his journey with Botafogo. At Forest, Cuiabano will reunite with two former Botafogo teammates in 2024: Igor Jesus and Jair. Also on this Friday (29), Lance! reported John’s departure to the club managed by Evangelos Marinakis, who has been getting closer in recent months to John Textor, owner of Botafogo’s SAF. This movement is further evidence of the partnership between the businessmen for a portfolio network with clubs and investments. Cuiabano joined Botafogo in 2024 after coming from Grêmio and quickly stood out in the team. A physical powerhouse and versatile player, also capable of playing on the left wing, he became a trusted asset in Artur Jorge’s campaigns for the Brasileirão and Libertadores titles. This season, Cuiabano has played 31 games for Botafogo, nine as a left-back and six as a left winger. He is currently recovering from an injury and has not played since the match against Cruzeiro, in a 2-0 defeat in the Brasileirão.