A personal call from Davide Ancelotti played a major part in sealing Danilo’s move from Nottingham Forest to Botafogo.
According to reports from GE and FogãoNET, Botafogo’s current head coach, who is also the son of Carlo Ancelotti, took time to speak directly with the 24-year-old midfielder on Thursday. During their talk, he explained his football plans and described how Danilo would fit into the squad.
Even though Danilo was unsure at first due to his deep connection with Palmeiras, his perspective changed after the discussion. He later became convinced that moving to Botafogo would be a good next step in his career.
Initial Doubts and Final Decision
The Brazilian club has agreed to pay up to €22 million, which is around R$142 million, to bring him in, and he will sign a contract that keeps him at the club for four years.
This transfer highlights Botafogo’s push to remain competitive in Brazil’s football scene. Bringing in a midfielder like Danilo, who already has experience playing abroad, shows their desire to build a strong team with players who can grow and contribute for years to come.
