Overview
- Atalanta formally offered €22 million up front plus €3 million in performance bonuses for Danilo but Botafogo declined to advance talks because the package was below the club’s expectations.
- Botafogo values Danilo at roughly €35–€40 million for 100% of his economic rights and has signaled it would only move him for a fee near that range or a deal that preserves significant future value.
- Palmeiras previously proposed about €28 million and was turned down and Zenit reportedly signaled €30–€40 million but the player rejected a move to Russia.
- Danilo’s agent is exploring clubs in England and the player’s entourage views a move to Atalanta as positive for development, while domestic eligibility rules make a transfer to another Brazilian club this season impossible after his 13 appearances.
- If Botafogo keeps Danilo it will retain a key midfielder under contract until 2029 and may wait for a higher European offer or negotiate a deal that includes retained economic rights to maximize future revenue.