Botafogo player will play at Rizespor, from Turkey, on loan and has already said goodbye to the squad of the leader of the Brazilian Championship shot from the others
One less! The number 10 shirt Botafogo, Gustavo Sauerno longer plays for the Rio de Janeiro club and is on his way to Rizesporfrom the Türkiye. The football player goes to the European team on loan until July 2024, with an option to buy at the end of the period. The proposal was accepted by the star in the last few days and Gustavo already said goodbye to his cast mates this Tuesday morning, 15.
Botafogo accepted the proposal, as Gustavo Sauer was one of the highest salaries among the entire squad. The agreement between teams was more concrete due to the player’s option to leave, as stated Octávio Bocão and confirmed by the “GE”. The number 10 of the Rio de Janeiro club even had other opportunities to leave Brazil, when he received proposals from RWD Molenbeekclub led by John Textor at Belgiumand a team from Saudi Arabiabut decided to stay.
Sauer even became the third option in Botafogo’s offensive system when he was still commanded by Luis Castrobut received new chances after the arrival of Bruno Lage. In the match against coritibaon July 30, the number 10 was a surprise when he joined the starting lineup, scoring two goals and providing an assist.
Gustavo was the fourth biggest signing in the club’s history. The midfielder cost Botafogo US$ 2 million (R$ 10 million, at the time). The number 10 shirt arrived as one of the highlights of the Portuguese Championshipwhen acting for Good viewbut never really got a foothold.
Source: sportbuzz
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