Report: Marseille close in on a deal for Botafogo defender Dória

Marseille are closing in on the signing of Botafogo defender Dória, according to reports. GOAL.com claims that the 19 year-old will have a medical on Monday, ahead of completing a €10 million switch. Botafogo Head Coach Vágner Mancini confirmed that the deal was likely to happen on Sunday – Dória sat out the 1-0 win […]
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2014-09-01 22:17:00

Marseille are closing in on the signing of Botafogo defender Dória, according to reports.

GOAL.com claims that the 19 year-old will have a medical on Monday, ahead of completing a €10 million switch.

Botafogo Head Coach Vágner Mancini confirmed that the deal was likely to happen on Sunday – Dória sat out the 1-0 win over Santos – and admits that the centre-back will be missed.

“He’s a spectacular athlete, he’s so much more than everybody thinks,” stated the 47 year-old tactician.

“He’ll be soon be playing for Brazil. I am sorry he’s leaving, we’ll miss him very much. He’s an unique talent. I wish him luck for his future career.”

Dória, who has been capped once by Brazil and was part of an U-20 side that won the 2014 Toulon Tournament, has scored twice in 68 appearances for Botafogo. 

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