John Textor on negotiating Thiago Almada at Botafogo: 'When they are ready to sell him, we will be ready to talk'

Hey Botafogo It is really after Thiago Almadal Atlanta United (USA)For the 2024 season. Shareholder of SAF Alvinegra, John Textor He confirmed his interest in the Argentine midfielder in an interview after the 2-1 win over Red Bull Bragantino, on Wednesday (3/6), at the Nilton Santos Stadium, and provided details.

– I respect the club he plays for. You don't go to a club and take a player away in the first week of the season. He was named American League Player of the Year. So, when you talk about a player of this level, you are talking to the club. Fortunately we don't have to go to business. This is the relationship that we have in the United States. They know we love him. When they're ready to sell, we're ready to talk. He's like Luiz Henrique. Within two years, these guys will be in Europe worth $40 to $60 million. We love Almada, we are interested, we did not submit a written proposal, but we made our interest clear. They love him too, as do Atlanta fans. So he should stay with Atlanta until they are ready to trade – John Textor said, according to the General Electric website.

According to “Canal do TF”, in information published on Instagram, Botafogo has already made an official offer of 20 million US dollars (about 100 million Brazilian reals) for the player.