Brazilian Giant Botafogo Offers €2 Million for Hapoel Tel Aviv Target Christian Barletta
Hapoel Tel Aviv is preparing for its second official match of the season on Thursday, hosting Ludogorets in Hungary during the second qualifying round of the Conference League. This marks the club's return to European competition after 12 years, following a penalty shootout victory over Beitar Jerusalem. Meanwhile, the club's transfer activity remains quiet.
The Brazilian forward Christian Barletta, who impressed in Brazil's second division, has been linked with Hapoel Tel Aviv. His current club, Recife, demands €2.5 million for his transfer, a sum that complicates his potential move to Israel. However, Brazilian media reports reveal that Botafogo, a major Brazilian club, has entered the race by offering €2 million for Barletta.
According to journalist Vane Casagrande, Botafogo's bid falls €500,000 short of Recife's asking price but represents strong competition for Hapoel Tel Aviv in acquiring the player. This development adds a significant challenge to Hapoel's pursuit of Barletta ahead of their upcoming European fixtures.
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