Vitinho by Pablo Maia and Ferraresi? Understand possible exchange between São Paulo and Botafogo - News Room USA

São Paulo and Botafogo continue to negotiate a possible exchange involving three players: right-back Vitinho would go to Tricolor, while defender Ferraresi and midfielder Pablo Maia would play for Alvinegro in 2026.

But how is this exchange? Is there a chance of that happening? Sporting News shows.

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How are the negotiations going?

In addition to Ferraresi, Botafogo also began monitoring Pablo Maia’s situation. This weekend, the black and white club presented two official proposals to São Paulo involving the two athletes. The negotiation on the agenda revolves around an exchange of players, and Tricolor responded by indicating interest in right-back Vitinho. The information is from “GE”.

Botafogo sent São Paulo a list of athletes who could enter the negotiation, and the São Paulo board returned pointing out the number 2 as an option they like. Conversations are ongoing, with a meeting between leaders expected in the coming days to try to move forward and conclude the agreement.

So far, however, there has been no positive sign from Botafogo about releasing Vitinho. The full-back’s name appears only as a request from São Paulo within the negotiations, without any agreement on the part of the Rio club. Negotiations continue.

The Rio club made between three and five players available for Tricolor, who, after analysis by coach Hernán Crespo, returned with new requests. There is still no consensus between the parties.

Ferraresi’s situation is more advanced compared to Pablo Maia’s. The midfielder entered the conversations because he is a player highly rated by the black and white board. The Venezuelan defender has shown openness to a possible transfer and fits into Botafogo’s financial parameters.

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One of the players that São Paulo asked Botafogo for was right-back Vitinho.

The conversations continue and still without an outcome.

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— Espaço Tricolor (@EspacoTricolor_) December 13, 2025