Rafael Navarro targeted by Minnesota United - Botafogo talent part of U22 initiative?
Major League Soccer side Minnesota United are interested in signing Botafogo forward Rafael Navarro. First reported by Andy Greder from The Pioneer Press the story has since been confirmed by MLSSoccer.com. Transfermarkt understands that Navarro's contract is up at the end of the season and with Botafogo facing financial issues a contract renewal could be difficult.
That could open the door for Minnesota to sign the striker on a free transfer at the end of the season. The Loons have reportedly offered a contract that would see Navarro become a part of the new U22 Initiative. But interest in Navarro is high. Several Brazilian Serie A sides have looked at the player, who has scored 12 goals and eight assists in 30 Brazilian Serie B games this season.
European clubs are also interested in the 21-year-old Brazilian, who can play both on the wing and as a classic number 9. Italian side Hellas Verona, Spanish club Real Valladolid, and Belgium club Anderlecht have also been linked with the forward. Navarro's current market value is $2.75 million.
- Date of birth/Age:
- Apr 14, 2000 (24)
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Nat.:
- Current club:
- Colorado Rapids
- Contract until:
- Jun 30, 2024
- Position:
- Centre-Forward
- Market Value:
- €2.50m
- Total Market Value:
- €34.50m
- Competition:
- Major League Soccer
- Manager:
- Eric Ramsay
- Squad size:
- 28
- Latest Transfer:
- Moses Nyeman
- Total Market Value:
- €69.90m
- Competition:
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
- Position:
- 4.
- Manager:
- Artur Jorge
- Squad size:
- 35
- Latest Transfer:
- Cuiabano
