Matheus Martins stalls move to Dynamo Moscow over salary disagreement

After being eliminated from both the Copa do Brasil and the Conmebol Sudamericana, Botafogo is concentrating on the domestic league, where it sits mid-table with 30 points. The club is also navigating a broader restructuring, featuring new SAF management and the departure of former owner John Textor. Interim head coach Rodrigo Bellão, promoted from the under-20 squad, is overseeing the team during this transition.

Forward Tiquinho Soares is returning to the roster, and midfielder Santi Rodríguez is expected to join an MLS side. Meanwhile, a transfer for striker Matheus Martins to Russian side Dynamo Moscow, reportedly worth 7 million euros, has stalled because the salary on offer would be less than his Botafogo pay, leading him to submit a counteroffer before finalizing a four-year contract.