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Chris Ramos is living his last hours as a player of Cádiz. The forward, a key piece in Cádiz's attack in recent seasons, both in La Liga and in the second tier, has given the green light to his move to Botafogo, a club looking to strengthen its squad to continue competing at the highest level in South America.
The striker has reached a contractual agreement with the Brazilian club that includes a salary of one million euros annually and a contract until December 2028. Although there is complete understanding between the player and the Brazilian club, the final formula for his departure from the Andalusian team is yet to be defined. The two clubs are still in negotiations to finalize the agreement.
Cádiz and Botafogo negotiate the finishing touches
Cádiz and Botafogo are in discussions to close the deal for the transfer or, alternatively, a loan with a mandatory purchase option. In the first scenario, the Brazilian club would pay a fixed amount of three and a half million euros, with nearly two million more in variables linked to sporting objectives. This option would allow the Yellow Submarine to secure a substantial immediate income for Chris Ramos, leveraging the current international interest in his services.
The alternative being considered is an initial loan, with an approximate cost of 700,000 euros for Botafogo, along with a mandatory purchase clause of four million euros at the end of the agreed period. This approach would give Botafogo room to spread the total cost, without forfeiting the definitive arrival of Chris Ramos in a short time frame. Cádiz, on the other hand, sees this option as viable only if the economic conditions are attractive enough to offset the loss of their forward.

In the sporting aspect, Botafogo's choice of Chris Ramos is not a coincidence. The man from Cádiz had an outstanding season in the Spanish second division, scoring ten goals and becoming an offensive reference due to his physical power and ability to play both with his back to goal and in space. The reigning champion of the Copa Libertadores aims to add to its attack a player who can make a difference on the continental stage, seeing the Spanish striker as a safe bet to increase its goal-scoring capability.
At Cádiz, it is acknowledged that Chris Ramos' departure will pose a challenge for the sports department, which must find a worthy replacement before the transfer window closes. The Yellow Submarine, aware of the difficulty in retaining the player against Botafogo's ambitious proposal, is simultaneously working on identifying reinforcements to maintain the team's competitive level. The management knows that the departure of their top scorer not only creates a void on the field but also in the connection with the fans, who have shown their appreciation for the player since his arrival.
In Brazil, the news of Chris Ramos' potential signing has sparked great interest. Botafogo aims not only to strengthen its squad but also to send a clear message about its aspirations on the continent. The arrival of the forward from Cádiz would be a statement in the market and a sign that the Rio club's project aims to continue dominating in the Copa Libertadores and the local championship.
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