Botafogo offered Everton Cebolinha a two-year contract, but the deal depends on considerations about the salary demanded by the athlete and his physical condition in recent seasons at Flamengo. The move was made after the red-black president, Luiz Eduardo Baptista (Bap), gave his "ok" for the player to be released for free to the rival on Monday, after the classic match between the teams in the Brazilian Championship.
The understanding of the black-and-white board is that Cebolinha's signing would be important to raise the team's level, but it depends on the club's financial condition. In addition to the salary, the signing bonus is also a point under discussion. As he is free to sign with another club and at the end of his contract with Flamengo, Cebolinha tries to maintain his earnings for the next contract.
At 30 years old, the winger hasn't shown expressive numbers to support major demands, but he has the "brand" and experience, which is also taken into account by Botafogo. Another sensitive point is the player's physical condition, who underwent surgery in 2024. The decision about the agreement may happen this week.
