“Great chance”, confirms a possible new reinforcement from the Brasileirão giant

Uruguayan Lucas Villalba, Nacional striker, is in Botafogo’s sights for the 2026 season. Participate in the program Tricolor passionmade by the supporters of the Uruguayan club, the 24-year-old commented on the negotiations with Glorioso.

“It’s not finalized yet. I haven’t signed anything. I know there’s a chance, a big chance, but the reality is that it’s not signed yet. That’s what everyone knows: there’s interest, they’re talking to Nacional and everything. My agent is taking care of it.”revealed the athlete.

During the conversation, the Uruguayan also spoke about the feelings that a possible departure from the club he has supported since childhood brings.

“It’s strange, it’s a mixture of feelings. I think that as a player, you also have certain goals. I have already achieved one of the biggest, that of winning the championship with the club that I support. But you also have to set other goals, other objectives, leaving aside the financial aspect. I want to see how far I can go, what my limit is. If I leave, I will want to come back one day.”he commented.

Villalba also highlighted the possibility of participating in the Brazilian Championship and praised the competitiveness of the competition.

“It’s a nice championship, very competitive, with back-to-back matches, and that helps the player to have a very good rhythm. So, if that happens, we’ll see if I can do it.”concluded.

One of Nacional’s highlights this season, Villalba has contributed three assists in six matches played for the Libertadores. In the Uruguayan championship, won by the club, he scored four goals and made four assists.