Atletico Madrid Eye: Botafogo has 2 signings closed for the Club World Cup

The current champion of America aims to excel in the tournament to be held in the United States.

 
Javier Parra Peña | 5 Jun 2025 | 00.00
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<p>Atlético de Madrid's Eye: Botafogo has 2 signings closed for the Club World Cup</p>
<p>Atlético de Madrid's Eye: Botafogo has 2 signings closed for the Club World Cup</p>

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Botafogo, who will be one of the South American representatives in the upcoming Club World Cup and a rival of Atlético de Madrid in the group stage, is strengthening strongly to face the tournament. The Brazilian club has already secured the signings of Joaquín "Tucu" Correa and Arthur Cabral, two significant additions that reflect the ambition of the Rio de Janeiro team to compete head-to-head with European giants on the international stage.

Correa, former Inter Milan player with stints at teams like Sevilla and Lazio, will arrive as a free agent after finishing his contract with the Italian club. The Argentine forward will bring experience, creativity, and offensive versatility to Artur Jorge's tactical setup, aiming to build a squad capable of dreaming big. Meanwhile, the acquisition of Arthur Cabral, currently at Benfica, is also well on track following a formal offer of 15 million euros by Botafogo, confident of finalizing the transfer in the coming days.

Igor Jesus to play for Nottingham Forest

Both reinforcements are part of a significant restructuring at the club, which recently sold Igor Jesus to Nottingham Forest for 20 million euros plus variables. The departure of the young striker not only provides Botafogo with substantial income but also frees up salary space to accommodate impactful signings.

Botafogo's intention is clear: to assemble a competitive team that not only represents the continent with dignity but also aims to surprise at the Club World Cup. With figures like Correa and Cabral, the Rio de Janeiro team is starting to shape a starting eleven with European quality and character to face opponents like Atlético. The countdown has begun, and in Rio de Janeiro, they aim to enter the tournament with a consolidated and flawless project.

 

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