Botafogo still want AC Milan veteran Seedorf

The Fogão attempted to bring Seedorf to the Engenhão in January, but the 36-year-old insisted that he wanted to honour his contract with Milan – which expires in June.

However, according to Globoesporte, Botafogo have kept in contact with the Dutch midfielder and his representatives via telephone and e-mail, and are looking into the possibility of offering the player a contract in August, when the international transfer window reopens in Brazil.

Seedorf has admitted in the past that he would welcome the opportunity to ply his trade in Rio de Janeiro, where he and his Brazilian wife own an apartment, and it is understood that Botafogo are close to meeting his contract demands.