Fluminense has withdrawn from negotiations to sign defender Dantas from Novorizontino, clearing the path for Botafogo to pursue the player, according to reports. The move comes after Fluminense finalized a deal for Julián Millán from Nacional-URU.
The Brazilian club secured the Colombian left-sided defender for approximately $5 million (roughly $26 million in current exchange rates). With Millán now set to join, Fluminense opted to end its interest in Dantas.
This development gives Botafogo a clearer opportunity to sign Dantas, though they still demand to meet Novorizontino’s demands, which are around $2.5 million (nearly $13 million). Dantas has been a standout performer for Novorizontino, helping lead them to a finalist position in the Campeonato Paulista.
Reports indicate that Corinthians was also previously linked with a move for the defender, but those rumors were not substantiated. Fluminense, a pioneer in Brazilian football, continues to build its squad as it competes in both the Campeonato Carioca and the broader Brasileirão Série A. [1]
Fluminense will open check-ins for club members on Sunday, March 9, for the first leg of the Campeonato Carioca final against Flamengo, scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, at the Maracanã stadium. [2] The team recently faced a defeat against Palmeiras in Brasileiro play on February 24, 2026, and recently renewed Martinelli’s contract on February 23, 2026. [3]
