The ‘transfer ban’ has ended and new hires will be able to register in the CBF’s Daily Newsletter (BID). The announcement was made this Friday (6) by John Textor, businessman and owner of the club’s SAF shares. Glorioso was prevented from hiring due to non-payment in 2024.
“Hello everyone! This is John Textor. I have great news for you. The transfer ban has been lifted, so we can finalize our signings for 2026. We are very excited about the new coach. We have a new system, a new style of play. It’s all about attack,” he said.
“We will have the same characteristics, fundamentals, attitude and ambition that took us to the championships in 2024. Now we can put it into practice in 2026. I repeat, it’s attack, attack and attack. That’s what we want on the field. It’s time to fire up the team. Let’s go!”, concluded the businessman.
Botafogo had been prevented from registering new players since December, when FIFA applied the transfer ban for non-payment of the purchase of midfielder Thiago Almada, at the time of Atlanta United-USA. Thanks to this, the black and white club was unable to register this season’s new recruits.
Defender Ythallo, midfielder Wallace Davi and striker Lucas Villalba have already been announced by Glorioso and are training at CT Lonier, but have not yet been able to play.
Botafogo was even at risk of . This is because the registration deadline is next Friday (13). Glorioso, on the other hand, would make its debut in the international competition on February 18, against Nacional Potosí.
