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Atlanta United Settles $21M Transfer Dispute with Botafogo

2/7/2026

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Atlanta United has settled with Botafogo over unpaid transfer fees for Thiago Almada, the Argentine World Cup winner.
Botafogo will pay the full transfer fee of $21 million plus interest.
The dispute arose after Botafogo failed to pay two $3 million installments in 2024, prompting Atlanta United to take the case to FIFA.
Almada has played for four clubs in just over a year and is currently with Atlético Madrid.

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Atlanta United has settled with Botafogo over unpaid transfer fees for Thiago Almada, the Argentine World Cup winner.
Botafogo will pay the full transfer fee of $21 million plus interest.
The dispute arose after Botafogo failed to pay two $3 million installments in 2024, prompting Atlanta United to take the case to FIFA.
Almada has played for four clubs in just over a year and is currently with Atlético Madrid.