Botafogo in talks over return of striker Tiquinho Soares

Botafogo is in advanced negotiations to bring back 35-year-old striker Tiquinho Soares. The player has been a free agent since securing a court-ordered contract termination with Santos last month.

Advanced talks for return

Talks for the athlete's return have recently gained momentum. Tiquinho Soares even received an offer from another Série A club with a salary three times higher, but chose to prioritize negotiations with the Alvinegro.

Details of the new contract under discussion

The deal under negotiation is expected to run until the end of the season or December of this year. The operation is seen as low-cost, with wages among the lowest in the professional squad, excluding youth academy players.

Salary proposal and performance targets

In the structured agreement, there is also a performance clause based on the number of goals tied to a potential renewal, with the final outcome left to the player's discretion. High wages were one of the factors that influenced the striker's departure in early 2025.

Previous stint and club history

Tiquinho Soares joined Botafogo in August 2022. The following season, he was the club's top scorer of the year, with 29 goals. The center-forward was also part of the squad that won the Libertadores and the Brasileirão in 2024, accumulating a total of 120 matches and 44 goals.

Expected outcome in the coming days

After leaving the club, the striker had spells at Santos and Mirassol on loan before becoming a free agent. The current negotiations are advanced and should reach an outcome in the coming days.

With information from GE, Lance!, O Dia.