Bahia makes offer for Santos star; see!

The good campaign of Bahia in the Brazilian Championship makes the team dream of big goals this season, and keep an eye on the market to strengthen itself even more. This time, the club is negotiating the signing of the defender Joaquimwho has been playing in Série B for Santos in 2024, and has already received an offer from the Bahian team.

The offer is worth around 9 million euros (around R$53 million), and was presented in the last few hours to the Santos board, which will analyze what was offered before giving an official response. According to “Globo Esporte”, the player was interested in the possibility of returning to play in the national elite this year.

Joaquim turned down Flamengo at the beginning of the year and is now going to Botafogo.

Botafogo is big, son.

— ؘ (@btscouter) July 13, 2024

On Santos’ side, the attempt is to include players in the deal, such as Rafael Rataowho is of interest to the São Paulo team. The striker is 28 years old and has a contract with Tricolor de Aço until the end of 2026, and could be transferred to Peixe through a loan, even considering a pre-established purchase option.

The athlete had already been one of the most sought after in the market at the beginning of the year, with Botafogo and the Tigersfrom Mexico, making a proposal, in addition to the Flamengo also carried out surveys. The numbers did not please Santos, who expected to receive around 10 million dollars (R$ 54.4 million).

The fact that Bahia belongs to the City Group is also something that appeals to the 25-year-old athlete, who could dream of a transfer abroad in the future. This season, he has played 27 matches, but lost his place as the team’s absolute starter last week, seeing the youngster Jair Cunha enter into your place.