Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas is considering loaning out attacker Nathan Fernandes to Ludogorets, from Bulgaria, to pay off debt to the Bulgarian club. The information comes from journalist Jorge Nicola.

What's happening?

The loan may include a purchase obligation clause, conditional on the player meeting targets during his time in Bulgarian football.

Why is this important?

If Ludogorets exercises the purchase option, the negotiation values can be used to pay off the debt that Alvinegro maintains with the club for the hiring of attacker Rwan Cruz.

What comes next?

Nathan Fernandes is part of the quintet removed from the main squad. Hired in 2025, the attacker is not part of coach Franclim Carvalho's plans and trains at an alternate time. In 29 games, he has only one goal and three assists. The Glorioso is working to resolve transfer bans through the judicial recovery process and, in parallel, is seeking market alternatives to help reduce liabilities and reorganize the SAF's finances. Currently, Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas is in 6th place in Serie A, with 63 points, 17 wins, 12 draws, and 9 losses in 38 games, and a recent sequence of results in WDDWW, 16 points behind leaders Flamengo.