Tiquinho Soares is back at Botafogo and aims for the derby against Flamengo for his re-debut.
Striker Tiquinho Soares is back at Botafogo. The official announcement was made this Wednesday (26), confirming the return of the player who has a contract until the end of the season. The expectation now is that he could make his re-debut as early as next Sunday (30), in one of the most anticipated matches of the Brazilian Serie A: the derby against Flamengo at the Maracanã.
Since mid-July, Tiquinho Soares had been a free agent after terminating his contract with Santos due to salary delays. Before signing with Glorioso, the player, who was on loan at Mirassol earlier in the year, had negotiated with Fortaleza. The proximity of his return was already evident, as the striker was present at the Engenhão to watch Botafogo‘s defeat to Athletico-PR last Monday.
New Alvinegro Journey
This will be Tiquinho Soares‘s second stint with the Botafogo jersey. His first adventure began in 2022, coming from Porto, Portugal. During that period, the striker became a fundamental piece and contributed to important achievements.
Race Against Time
Currently, Tiquinho Soares has already joined the squad and is training intensely with his teammates. The main focus is preparation for the confrontation with Flamengo. His inclusion in the lineup will depend on the player’s physical assessment.
Rodrigo Belão, Botafogo‘s coach, commented on the situation:
“Tiquinho is training with us, and we will assess his condition for Sunday’s game.”
Parallel Preparation
While Tiquinho Soares seeks peak physical form, Flamengo‘s squad has a free week to train. The derby between Flamengo and Botafogo is scheduled for 4 PM on Sunday (30) at the Maracanã. The match will have extensive coverage, broadcast by Globo, GETV (YouTube), and Premiere (pay-per-view).
Tiquinho Soares‘s return injects renewed energy into Botafogo, which seeks to strengthen its offense for upcoming challenges. The possibility of his debut in such a heated rivalry further heightens the anticipation of the Alvinegro fans for Sunday’s clash. The striker’s performance will be crucial for the team’s ambitions for the rest of the championship.
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