With a troubled start to the year and polls from Vasco, Marlon Freitas had his future defined by Botafogo, this Tuesday, 11
Marlon Freitas was one of the highlights of the Botafogo in 2023 and, despite the negative end of the season, he gained a lot of space in the black and white squad and, currently, is an important part of the team’s Arthur Jorge. However, the midfielder underwent a series of surveys and speculations on the rival Vascobut Fogão finally defined the future of the number 17.
This Tuesday, the 11th, Botafogo announced the renewal of Marlon Freitas’ contract. Now, the midfielder has a contract with the Rio club until the end of 2026, in addition to having received a salary increase. After the drop in performance in the last months of 2023, the player regained his space and is considered a leader within the Glorioso dressing room.
CONTRACT RENEWED UNTIL 2026! 🫱🏾🫲🏽⚽️🧠
Botafogo agrees a new relationship with Marlon Freitas, a reference in the black and white midfield and one of the highlights of the current season. May our journey continue with lots of energy, good performances and victories, my pitbull! 💪🏾🔥 #Come onBOTAFOGOpic.twitter.com/GgXWrnRpKM
— Botafogo FR (@Botafogo) June 11, 2024
In 2024, Marlon Freitas played 29 games with the Botafogo shirt, scored two goals and provided two assists. Throughout his time at the Rio club, the midfielder is approaching the mark of 100 official matches.
Source: sportbuzz
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