03/06/2025 20:57hs.
Álvaro Montoro He is already a Botafogo player. The 18 -year -old, who scored three goals in the group stage of the Copa Libertadores For Vélez, he signed his contract with the Carioca Club, after the differences in the form of payment with the Fortín were resolved. Both entities have already confirmed the operation.
The clubs did not spread how much was paid for the 18 -year -old footballer, although from Liniers they had assured that it was less than nine million dollars. The contract would be for five years.
Fortín's coach, Guillermo Barros Schelotto, had declared after draw 0 to 0 against Peñarol in Montevideo: “It is possible that Montoro, Valentín Gómez and Ordonez leave.” It seems that the first one can be the first on the list.
Montoro when signing with Botafogo.
Montoro when signing with Botafogo.Botafogo's interest in Montoro is not new: in April was the possibility installed in the Liniers club. The officialization was a day after the draw of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores, when it was already learned that Fogao will not be a rival of Vélez. While the Melli team will face strength, Carioca, current defender of the title, touched Quito League.
For the steering wheel, which put three goals in the Copa Libertadores for the Melli team, the opportunity to play the Club World Cup is opened. Before, I could play two parties of the Brazilian. In 2025, he played 19 games but a few minutes: 319. In his entire stage he played 37 matches.
The club spread a presentation video of Montoro, in which he appears receiving a call from John Textor, the American manager under whose command the club won the Copa Libertadores.
Botafogo's fixture in the World Cup
15/6: vs. Seatle Sounders, from the United States.
19/6: vs. Paris Saint Germain, by Francia
23/6: vs. Atlético de Madrid, from Spain
